Foot Muscle Forces & Deformities Flashcards
1
Q
Weakness of the peroneus longus muscle causes what deformity?
A
Supination.
Overpull of the tibialis anterior
2
Q
Weakness of the posterior tibilis muscle causes what deformity?
A
Flatfoot.
3
Q
What tests for achilles tightness?
A
Silfverskold test.
If improved ankle dorsiflexion with knee flexion= gastroc tightness.
If ankle dorsiflexion same with knee flexed and extended=achilles tightness.
