Foot/Ankle
What sports have a high risk factor of getting an ankle sprain?
Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Etc (Congrats u basically just got some free points!) c:
What two bones are found in the lower leg?
Tibia & Fibula
Where is the thigh located?
Between the hip and the knee
What is an easy difference to spot between Male Hip angles and Female Hip angles
Men have an narrower angle & Females have an wider angle
What sports do you think have the HIGHEST risk in getting adductor strains? (Groin Strain)
Ice Hockey, Soccer, & Football players have the highest risk for groin strains
What can be done to prevent blisters?
Wear well-fitting shoes, Keeping feet dry, & Avoid cotton socks
What is one of the most complex joints in the lower body?
The Knee Joint!
What is the big bone in your thigh?
The Femur
What is one of the most stable joints in the body?
The hip
What are some major organs in the pelvis?
Uterus, Fallopian Tubes, & Ovaries
What is the most common injury in the ankle?
Ankle Sprain is the most common injury! :)
What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) and some treatment methods?
Shin Splints are pain that occurs in the lower portion of the leg. Treatment consists of icing, reducing activity levels, and gentle stretching
What is a very common sport injury in the thigh
Thigh/Quadricep Strain
What are some causes for Hip Flexor injuries
Overuse, Sudden Movements, Poor Flexibility, Extended Sitting, ETC
What are some symptoms of a groin strain?
Some Symptoms May Include Pain, Difficulty Moving Your Leg or Hip, Muscle Weakness, Bruising or Discoloration, Swelling, And Muscle Spasms
What does the Flexor Digitorum Longus do?
Flexes Toes & Extends foot
Why is Osgood-Schlatter Condition so painful? :(
It irritates the growth plate in the knee causing swelling and micro vascular tears
What are some major structures of the thigh
If you named the pectineus, sartorius, quadriceps femoris etc
What could be a clear indicator that someone is experiencing snapping hip syndrome?
A popping sound or click when the hip joint moves
What is the function of the pelvis
Transmit weight from the axial skeleton to the lower limbs when standing, or to the ischial tuberosities when sitting
What is Turf Toe and how do you treat it?
Turf Toe is an injury in your big toe joint when ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues in the joint stretch or tear. Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation is a treatment for this injury but taping can also be applied to relieve some pain.
*EXTRA 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME THE FORMER NFL PLAYER AND CURRENT FOOTBALL COACH THAT EXPERIENCED THIS INJURY
Where is Fat-Pad Syndrome Located
Found in the Knee Joint, specifically just below the Patella
What is the thigh responsible for?
Allows the lower body to bend,flex, and rotate
What muscles assist in hip flexion
Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Pectineus, and Rectus Femoris.
What are the major groin muscles
Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus