Ankle/Foot Inspection/Observation

Question 1

Medial Rotation of the HIP d/t weak glutes, or [trunk rotation toward the opposite hip would]produce a

Answer 1

flattened arch (pronated foot)

Question 2

Lateral Rotation of the HIP would produce

Answer 2

elevated arch - but not commonly seen

Question 3

Look for changes of skin such as

Answer 3

warts (painful only when pinched)
calluses
corns (painful)

Question 4

Swelling posterior to the lateral malleolus could indicate a

Answer 4

peroneal retinaculum injury

Question 5

Swelling in an inversion injury usually stays over the

Answer 5

anterior talofibular ligament

Question 6

Swelling in an inversion injury usually stays over the anterior talofibular ligament, but if it spreads over the entire foot, the _______ has been torn

Answer 6

capsule

Question 7

Pes Cavus

Answer 7

high arch

Question 8

Pes Planus

Answer 8

flat foot

Question 9

Looking at the back of the Achilles tendon - if it curves out, it may indicate

Answer 9

a fallen medial longitudinal arch

pes planus or excessive foot pronation

Question 10

A heel callus may be referred to as a ‘pump bump’ or ________ as a result of pressure of heel.

Answer 10

Haglund deformity

Question 11

4 reasons for a flat foot

Answer 11

• congenital
• trauma
• ligament laxity
• pronated foot

Question 12

Flat foot is commonly causing ______ pathology

Answer 12

functional

Question 13

How can you identify a structurally flat foot?

Answer 13

weight bearing or non-weight bearing shows they stay that way either or

Question 14

How can you identify a functionally flat foot?

Answer 14

has a medial longitudinal arch when not weight bearing

Question 15

How are the arches presenting in a pes cavus

Answer 15

high medial and lateral longitudinal arches

Question 16

____ toes are often associated with high arches

Answer 16

claw

Question 17

Loss of metatarsal arch can be ____ and ______ changes can occur

Answer 17

painful

osteoarthritic changes occur

Question 18

High arch feet need ____ shoes

Answer 18

cushioned

Question 19

Hallux valgus

Answer 19

‘Bunion’

Question 20

medial deviation of the 1st metatarsal bone

Answer 20

Hallux valgus

Question 21

callus formed d/t hallux valgus

Answer 21

is actually the bunion

Question 22

With a fallen metatarsal arch a callous can be found between

Answer 22

2nd - 3rd metatarsal heads on the ventral side of the foot

Question 23

Where is the metatarsal arch?

Answer 23

on the ventral foot across the metatarsal heads

Question 24

Supination

Answer 24

inversion
forefoot adduction
plantarflexion
leg lateral rotation
increase in medial longitudinal arch

Question 25

Pronation

Answer 25

eversion
forefoot abduction
dorsiflexion
leg medial rotation
decrease in medial longitudinal arch