LECTURE 1

Question 1

according to research from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, what percent of athletic injuries are foot and ankle related?

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

according to the CDC how many sports related injuries are there?

of these what is the percent attributed to lower extremities? how millions is this?

sprain and strains account for how many injuries?

Answer 2

8.6 million sports related injuries

42%, 3.6 million sport injuires

41.4% of injuries

Question 3

these are recognized medical professional that should be consulted as part of the medical team?

Answer 3

podiatrists

Question 4

what is the reference used for the body in sports related injuries?

Answer 4

kinetic chain

Question 5

how will MRI be covered by insurance?

Answer 5

after 4-6 weeks of conservative care

Question 6

what is the most common sport injury?

adults aged 25 and older are twice as likely to be injured during what sports?

Answer 6

plantar fasciitis

general exercise and recreational sports

• aerobics
• exercising
• weight training
• running

Question 7

reinjury for achilles and ankle sprains?

Answer 7

10-30%

20%

Question 8

what is used to ID functional weakness of an extremity?

Answer 8

a good physical exam

Question 9

these muscles are difficult and need special attention?

Answer 9

muscles of double joint movement, like calves

Question 10

this is more accurate for rehabilitation to compare progress with the healthy side or standard?

Answer 10

hand held device for strength test measurements

Question 11

most common lower extremity injury in collegiate sports?

what are they?

most common foot and ankle injuries?

Answer 11

foot and ankle injuries

women’s gymnastics, women’s cc, womens soccer, mens cc

ankle ligament injuries, tendinopathies, or fasciopathies and bone stress injuries