Foot and ankle corrective strategies Flashcards
common foot and ankle injuries (4)
ankle sprain
plantar fasciitis
medial tibial stress syndrome
achilles tendinopathy
plantar fasciitis pain felt in
causes 3
arch and heel
lack of dorsi
tight gastroc soleus
excessive pronation
Shin splints causes 5
overuse poor shoes type of training surface biomechanical factors -strain of the post tib and its fascial sheath at its attachment to the periosteum of the distal tibia
Corrective strats
4 steps
Inhibit-smr
lengthen-static stretch
activate-isolated strengthening
Integrate-dynamic movements
Ankle inhibit muscles
lateral gastroc
peroneals
biceps fem
Ankle lengthen muscles
gastroc
soleus
biceps fem
Ankle activate muscles
Posterior/anterior tib
Medial gastroc/hamstring
Ankle activate reps
tempo
sets
10-15
2:2:4
1-2
Ankle integrate exercises 2
reps
sets
single leg balance
step up balance
10-15
1-3
Overactive muscles for ankle
peroneals
lateral gastroc
soleus
Underactive muscles for ankle
Anterior tib
posterior tib