Conditions Students May Have With Modifications and Treatment

Question 1

This is an inflammation of the plantar fascia usually resulting in pain at the heel. The pain is usually more severe in the morning or when you first get up and put pressure on the foot or when there is prolonged standing or walking on the foot. The condition often occurs in runners (or other athletes who run a great deal) and in cases of rapid weight gain.

Answer 1

Plantar Fasciitis

Question 2

What is treatment for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 2

Rest
Ice
Stretching the gastrocnemius and soleus
Massage
Orthotics

Question 3

A condition that results from impingement of the median nerve, and may create sensory symptoms on the anterior side of the thumb, index finger, middle and radial 1/2 of the ring finger, as well as the posterior fingertips of the same fingers; motor symptoms may be weakness of the intrinsic muscles of the thumb.

Answer 3

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Question 4

This is located between the arch-like concavity of the carpal bones and the transverse carpal ligament it provides safe passage for the median nerve and distal tendons of the extrinsic finger flexor muscles of the forearm to enter the hand.

Answer 4

Carpal Tunnel

Question 5

What mimics carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer 5

Pronator teres syndrome

Question 6

Tightness, inflammation and/or strain in the pronator teres impinges on the medial nerve sending pain into the wrist mimicking carpal tunnel syndrome.

Answer 6

Pronator Teres Syndrome

Question 7

A thick band of fascia on the lateral aspect of the thigh running from the ASIS to the lateral condyle of the tibia. Because it crosses the knee joint tightness in the muscles attatching to it can cause it to pull resulting in mal-tracking of the patella or a rubbing of the IT band against the head of the fibula.

Answer 7

IT Band Friction Syndrome