Muscles
Can a muscle be Strained or Sprained?
Strained
What is the anatomical name for the heel bone?
Calcaneus
What is the most commonly sprained ligament?
ATFL
What is the name of the test for a possible achilles tendon rupture?
Thompson Test
What is a contusion?
Fancy name for a bruise
Name 2 calf muscles
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
How many bones are in the foot?
26
What is the treatment for a heel bruise?
RICE, heel cups
What is the name of the special test for an ankle sprain?
Anterior Drawer
What is the sagittal plane?
Dividing the body down the middle (right/left sides)
How many intrinsic muscles are there (Hint: less than 10)
8
What are the toe bones called?
Phalanges
What is a muscle cramp and how do you treat/prevent them?
How do you perform a plantar fascia test?
Pull toes up towards tibia and palpate near attachment
When is it safe for an injured athlete to return to activity?
When they have full strength in a pain-free ROM and can perform sport-specific activities
How many extrinsic muscles are there (Hint: less than 10)
8
What is the malleolus and where is it located?
Large bony prominence on either side of the ankle
What is the medical term for shin splints?
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
What does the Talar Tilt test look for?
Ankle sprain
What's the difference in a sprain and strain?
Sprain - ligaments
Strain - muscles/tendons
What's the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic muscles?
Intrinsic: Located within the foot and cause toes to move
Extrinsic: Located outside the foot and lower leg
Name the two lower leg bones
Tibia and Fibula
What is Compartment Syndrome and what is the treatment for it?
Swelling in one or more compartments of the lower leg. Fasciotomy
How do you perform Tinel's Sign? What does it test for?
Two finger tap medial side of ankle; Tarsal Tunnel syndrome
What is the transverse plane?