Compendium

Question 1

What is the function of the foot?

Answer 1

mobile adaptor to terrain
it is a rigid level for propulsion

Question 2

Foot arches are supported and controlled by

Answer 2

boney congruency
static restraints
dynamic extrinsic and intrinsic muscles

Question 3

Plantar ligaments…

Answer 3

provide passive stability to longitudinal and transverse aspects of foot

Question 4

Intrinsic Foot Layers

Answer 4

1. Abductors/Flexor
2. Quadratus plantae/lumbricals
3. Adductor/Flexor
4. Interossei

Question 5

Foot intrinsics during gait

Answer 5

during stance phase of gait, orientation and location of the abductor hallucis and abductor digiti minimi, positions of these muscles contrinute to stabilization and eccentric control of arch descent during loading

Question 6

Role of fibularis longus during gait

Answer 6

stabilizes the lateral midfoot, primary evertor of the forefoot
provides compressive force on cuboid, contributes to midtarsal locking
primary PF of first toe

Question 7

Intrinsic muscles and concentric

Answer 7

intrinsic muscles of the foot contribute to concentric muscle action to provide midfoot power generation

Question 8

Falls and pain

Answer 8

Individuals with chronic, acute, and foot pain have increased risk of falling, also increased fear of falling

Question 9

Individuals with foot pain demonstrate

Answer 9

decreased gait speed
decreased stride length
increased double limb support
decreased physical activity

Question 10

Plantar Loading

Answer 10

remains unchanged post surgically
should work on improving recruitment of peroneals, foot intrinsics, minimalist shoes