Chapter 6 Flashcards
tibula
is mounted almost directly on top of the talus and extends over its medial side
what’s the first purpose of an injury evaluation?
to determine if a previous injury had occurred
turfs toe
a great toe sprain
muscle cramp
sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle
2 sings of stress fracture
pain and tenderness
of the two major bones in the lower leg, the ____ is larger than the ____
tibia, fibula
the large, protrusions on each side of the ankle are know as
maleolus
when a third degree ankle sprain is suspected, what accompanying thing is possible?
a fracture
6 signs you’re looking for during the observation phase of HOPS
bleeding, deformity, swelling, discoloration, scars, other signs of trauma
name 2 tests for bone integrity and explain the structures they test for
- heel tap: examines integrity of tibia, fibula, and talus
2. squeeze test: bony integrity of tibia and fibula
name 2 tests for ligament stability and explain the structures they test for
- anterior drawer-anterior talofibular / calcaneofibular
2. eversion or medial- accesses integrity of deltoid ligament
4 arches of the foot
medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, transverse, and metatarsal
6 ankle rehab exercises
drawing alphabet with ankle, heel and toe raises, incline board, mini squats, proprioception exercises
3 causes of Achilles tendon strain
overuse, muscle imbalance, and inflexibility
4 signs of anterior compartment syndrome
direct trauma or excessive exercise, pressure on nerves, veins and arteries
