Assessments
The Percussion (Bump) Test and Compression Test are special tests primarily used to check for what type of injury?
A Jones' fracture is an avulsion fracture that occurs at the base of which bone?
5th Metatarsal
Which term describes the condition of having flat feet, where the longitudinal arch of the foot is diminished or absent?
Pes Planus
What is the primary function of the longitudinal arch of the foot?
Shock Absorption
What is a recommended treatment for an ingrown toenail if no pus is present?
Soak the foot in hot water and place cotton under the nail edge
When performing palpation of the ankle, what is the recommended procedure regarding the injured and uninjured sides?
Palpate the uninjured side first, then the injured side.
What is the recommended first-line treatment for an acute ankle sprain, often summarized by the RICE acronym?
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
Resisted Range of Motion (ROM) is performed to primarily assess the integrity of which structures?
Muscles and Tendons
Which of the following is a primary muscle for dorsiflexion of the ankle?
Tibialis Anterior
A complete rupture of the Achilles tendon often requires which of the following interventions for an athletic individual?
Surgical Repair
An athlete with Achilles tendinitis might experience swelling, tenderness, and a crunching sensation during movement. What is the medical term for this crunching or grinding feeling?
Crepitus
A grade 2 inversion ankle sprain typically involves a complete tear of the Anterior Talofibular (ATF) ligament and a partial tear of which other ligament?
CF Ligament
What is the primary difference between Active Range of Motion (AROM) and Passive Range of Motion (PROM)?
The athlete performs the movement AROM, while the examiner performs it in PROM
In the management of shin splints, rehabilitation exercises should place a special emphasis on strengthening which muscle action?
Dorsiflexion
Improving proprioception is a key goal during ankle sprain rehabilitation. Which of the following exercises would be most effective for this?
Single Leg balancing on an unstable surface
During an ankle evaluation, a positive Thompson's Test is indicated by what observation?
.Absence of plantar flexion when the calf muscle is squeezed.
An inversion ankle sprain, the most common type of ankle sprain, typically involves injury to which group of ligaments?
Lateral ligaments
According to the HI(O)PS evaluation protocol, which component involves physically touching and feeling the anatomical structures of the ankle?
Palpation
Which of the tarsal bones articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the main ankle joint (talocrural joint)?
Talus
What is the style of ankle taping we have been working on all year?
The basketweave