Ankle/ Foot (Therex Test 4)
- 1.In closed chain pronation is a triplane motiong consisting of calcaneal eversion, talar abduction and dorsiflexion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.In closed chain supination, the calcaneus inverts and the talus adducts and plantarflexes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.The ankle has more stability in supination.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.When looking at alignment of the ankle: which of the following is true?
- A.
Alignment must be assessed from subtalar neutral position ( Neither pron. or sup.)
- B.
Forefoot and rearfoot alignment must be assessed simultaneously
- C.
Subtalar joint assessed in both prone and weight bearing positions
- D.
Forefoot and rearfoot alignment are evaluated separately
- 5.Ideal rear-foot alignment consists of the plum line bisecting the calcaneus and the cuboid.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Inversion sprains are less common than eversion sprains.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Which of the following are commonly involved in sprains?
- A.
Anterior talofibular (ATFL)
- B.
Anterior talocrural (ATCL)
- C.
Posterior talofibular (PTFL)
- D.
Calcaneal fibular (CFL)
- 8.Treatment of sprains include which of the following?
- A.
Progress weight bearing as tolerated
- B.
Begin resistance exercises
- C.
Immobilize (may allow DF/PF)
- D.
Proprioception activities
- E.
Surgery for Grade III- (controversial)
- 9.An incision in the skin and fascia to release pressure is:
- A.
Fasciitis
- B.
Fascial release
- C.
Fasciotomy
- D.
Fasciectomy
- 10.Achilles tedonitis/tendinosis often occurs as a result of frequent ___________ use of gastroc/soleus.
- 11.Which of the following is true regarding Achilles tendonitis/tendinosis?
- A.
Pain/ swelling 2-6 CM above calcaneal insertion
- B.
Pain/ swelling 2-6 cm below calcaneal insertion
- C.
Achilles prone to degeneration/poor vascularization
- D.
Often occurs as a result of frequent concentric use of gastroc/soleus
- 12.It is important to ensure that talocrural mobility exists prior to stretching the gastroc because if DF is not available at the joint, other structures may end up being stretched as a consequence.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.An Achilles rupture is treated by:
- A.
Rest/Ice /Elevation/ Compression
- B.
ROM and strengthening
- C.
Surgery and cast for 8-12 weeks
- D.
Surgery and WBAT for 4 weeks
- 14.Which of the following is true regarding Achilles rupture PT treatment?
- A.
~5 months total (Post op)
- B.
Begin with ROM (careful not to stress achilles) (post op)
- C.
Progress to weight bearing activities (Post op)
- D.
Regain ROM-slow progress ( Post cast)
- 15.Increased pressure within a closed fascial space is:
- A.
Plantar fasciitis
- B.
Talipes Equinovarus
- C.
Compartment syndrome
- D.
Achilles rupture
- 16.The 4 compartments include the anterior, lateral, superficial posterior and deep posterior.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.Which of the following are ankle fractures classified by the Lauge-Hansen classification system?
- A.
Pronation/ External rotation
- B.
Pronation/ Supination
- C.
Supination/ External rotation
- D.
Pronation/ Abduction
- E.
Supination/ adduction
- F.
Supination/ Abduction
- 18.Chronic irritation of the __________ ___________ is called plantar fasciitis.
- 19.Which of the following is a causative factor of Plantar Fasciitis?
- A.
PF/ intrinsic foot muscle weakness
- B.
Poor alignment (subtalar pronation, pes cavus)
- C.
DF/ intrinsic muscle weakness
- D.
Obesity/ sudden weight gain
- 20.Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis include pain in the medial border of the foot or heel, and pain greater in the morning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis include which of the following?
- A.
Decrease pain/ inflammation
- B.
Reduce stress ( modify activity & alignment)
- C.
ROM
- D.
Strengthen/ Increase flexibility
- 22.Talipes Equinovarus (club foot) can be caused from either postural or structural developments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.A full sole insert it used to help with LLD.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.Adjunctive intervention for the LE include which of the following?
- A.
Tape/ strapping
- B.
Wedges & Pads
- C.
Biomechanical foot orthotics
- D.
Heel and sole lifts
- 25.The capsular pattern of the ankle is that which loses plantar flexion before dorsiflexion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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