Foot Flashcards
1
Q
What are the observations for the foot?
A
- Foot posture: pes cavus/planus
- Footwear
- 1/3 squat test
- Twist test
2
Q
AROM and PROM for foot
A
- PF/DF
- Inversion/Eversion
- Toe flexion/extension –> big toe then toes 2-5
3
Q
Strength test for foot
A
- PF/DF
- Inversion/Eversion
- Toe flexion/extension
4
Q
Gastroc length test
A
- Lay on their back with knee fully extended
- Stabilize thigh with hand
- Dorsiflex the foot to stretch gastroc muscle
5
Q
Palpation of foot
A
- Medial calcaneal tubercle
- Calcaneus
- Plantar fascia
- Dorsal Pedal Pulse
6
Q
Injuries for foot and if it is chronic or acute
A
- Plantar fasciitis –> chronic
- Fat pad syndrome –> both
- Heel spurs –> chronic
7
Q
Assessment for plantar fasciitis
A
- Squat test, collapse of arch
- Tightness in gastroc
- Soleus and FHL
- Pain over medial calcaneal tubercle
8
Q
Observations during squat test
A
- Overpronation of foot
- If arch collapses
9
Q
History for plantar fasciitis
A
- Progressive heel pain
- Pain is worse in the morning
10
Q
Treatment for plantar fasciitis
A
- Avoid activities that worsen pain
- Correct biomechanics, change in footwear, orthotics
- Calf stretches on the wall, towel scrunches
-Low Dye tape job
11
Q
Fat Pad syndrome history
A
- Gradual or acute, masters runner
12
Q
Assessment for fat pad syndrome
A
- Pain in general calcaneus
- More pain with weight-bearing DF
13
Q
Treatment for fat pad syndrome
A
- Rest
- Heel cup, shock absorbing insoles
- Fat pad tape job
14
Q
History for heel spurs
A
- Chronic, progression of plantar fascitis
15
Q
Assessment for heel spurs
A
- Squat test, collapse of arch
- Tightness in gastroc
- Soleus and FHL
- Pain over medial calcaneal tubercle
