Magee Chapter 26 Flashcards
1
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Sites of stress fractures in the lower leg
A
Femur- neck diaphysis Patella Tibia- plateau, diaphysis, or medial malleolus Fibula Talus- lateral process Navicular Metatarsals- general, base of 2nd, 5th Sesamoid bones
2
Q
Extrinsic factors for stress fractures
A
Type of activity
Training program factors
Equipment factors
Environmental factors
3
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Intrinsic factors
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Skeletal factors
Muscular factors
Joint factors
Biomechanical factors
Physical fitness factors-
Nutritional factors- calcium and vitamin D deficiency
Gender factors- women more likely than men
4
Q
Nutritional indications for stress fractures
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Calorie restrictions High fat dairy food consumption Low calorie diets Self reported eating disorder Low body weight percentage History of smoking More than 10 alcoholic drinks per week
5
Q
Factors to consider in assessing for stress fracture
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Pain Localized tenderness Level or changes of activity Risk factors Leg length discrepancy Muscle imbalance Lack of flexibility Lack of movement control Dietary history History of stress fractures General health
6
Q
Prevention for stress fractures
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Change training schedules Decrease load Decrease intensity Decrease volume Allow more recovery time Orthotic inserts Increase calcium and vitamin D consumption
7
Q
Modalities for stress fracture
A
Therapeutic ultrasound
Electromagnetic fields
Nutrition supplementation
