anatomy
The number of bones in your foot
28
The muscle that originates at the posterior surface of the proximal fibula and proximal 2/3 of the posterior tibial surface and inserts at the posterior surface of the calcaneus.
soleus
the injury commonly referred to as turf toe
first metatarsophalangeal joint sprain
a positive of this test indicates a tear in the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and it's associated capsule
anterior drawer test
If an athlete is found to have weakness in their foot, ankle, or lower leg this should be done to treat the problem.
rehab that focuses on strengthening
the medical term for your toe joints
interphalangeal jounts
The muscle that originates at the middle 1/3 of the posterior surface of the tibia and inserts at the base of the distal phalanx of the four lesser toes.
Flexor digitorum longus
this injury requires surgery within one week of injury for the best results and the least chance of complications
achilles tendon rupture
this test is performed by gently compressing the fibula and tibia gradually adding more pressure if there is no pain or other symptoms, progressing towards the injured site until pain
squeeze test
a bone scan uses this to allow physicians to see small disruptions in the bone
radioactive dye
the two bones that make up your ankle joint
talus and calcaneus
The muscle that originates at the upper 2/3 lateral surface of the tibia and inserts at the inner surface of the medial cuneiform and 1st metatarsal bone
Tibialis anterior
the muscles involved in this injury include the tibialis anterior, extensor halluces longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius
anterior compartment syndrome
a positive of this test is when the foot does not plantarflex
thompson's test
plantar fasciitis is caused by this
chronic stress or overuse
the ankle, lower leg, and foot are critical for these three things
balance, shock absorption, and movement
The muscle that originates at the lower 2/3 of the lateral surface of the fibula and inserts at the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal.
peroneus brevis
This injury is caused by forced ankle inversion resulting in the muscles forcefully contracting to stabilize the ankle causing the peroneus brevis tendon to pull part of the bone away from its attachment site.
jones fracture
a positive of this test indicates possible deep vein thrombosis
homan's sign
This toe abnormality is where the middle joint is flexed while the metatarsal phalangeal and distal phalangeal joints are hyperextended.
hammer toe
the three main arches in your foot
transvers, metatarsal, and longitudinal
The muscle that originates at the middle 2/3 of the medial surface of the anterior fibula and inserts at the base of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
extensor halluces longus
signs and symptoms of this common injury include sharp pain, swelling, ecchymosis, limited range of motion, decreased strength and the patient may walk with a limp
ankle sprain
this test is performed by drawing the talus and calcaneus forward while the tibia is stabilized
anterior drawer test
this injury is caused by excessive vulgus stress at the great toe due to poorly fitting shoes
hallux valgus or bunion