Foot Orthoses Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Foot orthoses are designed to:
A
- offer support
- redistribute weight
- direct ground reaction forces appropriately
2
Q
The three types of foot orthoses are:
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Soft, semi-rigid, rigid
3
Q
A primary purpose of heel posts on foot orthoses is:
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To widen the base of support
4
Q
An appropriate foot orthosis for a flexible subtalar valgus foot would:
A
Include a medial wedge
5
Q
An appropriate foot orthosis for a rigid subtalar varus foot would:
A
Include a medial wedge