Foot Injuries
1. Doughnut- type pad or heel lift in area of tenderness; comfortable shoes
What is Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
1. PRICE to control swelling
2. Short leg walking cast 3-6 weeks
3. Surgery may be necessary to reposition bone
What is Fractures of the Metatarsals
1. Rest
2. Therapeutic modalities (ice)
3. Anti- inflammatory medications
4. Orthotic device
What is tendinosis
1. Splint to immobilize with ice
2. Immediate medical referral
2. May require restricted WB
What is Tibial and Fibular Fractures
How many Phalanges are there total?
What is 28
1. Initial treatment: cold or ice
2. NWB for atleast 24 hours
3. If no pain, may resume activity after 3rd day
4. Heel cup or protective doughnut
What is heel bruise
1. NWB short leg cast 6-8 weeks
2. Internal fixation surgery
What is Jones Fracture
1. Metatarsal bar or teardrop- shaped pad over proximal metatarsal heads
2. Shoe with wide toe box
What is Morton's Neuroma
1. Refer to physician
2. Bone Scan
3. No activity for 2 weeks
What is Tibial and Fibular Stress Fractures
How many tarsal bones are there?
What is 7?
1. Stretch soleus, gastrocnemius, achilles tendon, and plantar fascia
2. Wear night splint to dorsiflex the foot
3. Heel cup
4. Arch taping or orthotic during competitive season
What is Plantar Fasciitis
1. Modified rest and NWB exercises with pool, body ergometer, or stationary bike for 2-4 weeks
2. Appropriate shoes
What is Second Metatarsal Stress Fracture
1. Flat insoles with thin sheets of steel
2. Taping to prevent dorsiflexion
3. Severe cases 3-4 weeks until pain subsides
What is Turf Toe
1. Physician referral to rule out stress fracture
2. Ice massage
3. Activity Modification
4. Stretch Achilles Tendon
5. Supportive taping of longitudinal arch
What is Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
What is 5?
1. Apply a pad to elevate the depressed metatarsal heads
2. Daily exercise regimen to strengthen and stretch the heel cord
What is Metatarsal Arch Strain
1. Tape if break in the bone shaft
2. Cast if more than one toe is involved
3. 3-4 weeks of inactivity to promote healing
4. Wide toe shoe box
What is Fractures and Dislocations of the Toes (Phalanges)
1. Initial treatment: PRICE
2. Gradual progression to activity
3. May use ankle brace or tape
What is Ankle Sprains
1. Compressive wrap with ice and elevation to reduce swelling
2. Physician may aspirate the hematoma
3. Protective doughnut to disperse pressure
What is Shin Contusions
Which bones make up the lower leg?
What is the tibia and fibula
1. Immediate Care: PRICE
2. Appropriate therapy
3. Reduction of WB (must be pain-free)
4. Arch taping
What is Longitudinal Arch Strain
1. Proper shoe fit
2. Night splints to correct position of great toe
3. Doughnut pad to disperse pressure
4. Surgery may be necessary in later stages
What is Bunions ( Hallux Valgus Deformity)
1. X-Ray Examination and immobilization
2. Cast for 6 weeks
3. Rehab program to regain strength, balance, and full range of motion
What is Ankle Fractures
1. Surgical repair of the achilles tendon
What is Achilles Tendon Rupture
What is anatomical term for the heel bone
What is Calcaneus