Questions from Mock Exams Flashcards
What ligaments establish ligamentious integrity of the ankle (reduce sagittal motion)?
Lateral collateral ligament, and deltoid ligament
What ligaments make up the deltoid ligament?
Posterior tibiotalar, tibiocalcaneal, and tibionavicular
What is the origin and insertion of the plantar fascia?
Calcaneus and heads of the metatarsals
What type of gait is typically seen during stance phase for individuals with LLD?
Trendelenburg gait
What is the normal range of motion for hip flexion during swing phase?
30-40 degrees
What bones make up the lateral arch of the foot?
Calcaneus, cuboid, 4th/5th metatarsals
What bones make up the MLA?
First 3 metatarsals, 3 cuneiforms, navicular, talus and calcaneus
A mallet toe is a contraction of what joint?
The distal IP joint
A hammer toe is the contraction of what joint?
The proximal IP joint
What test best confirms the diagnosis of a MT stress fracture in the early stages?
Bone scan
Pronation is a combination of what 3 movements?
Eversion, abduction, dorsiflexion
Of these 4 muscles, which does NOT plantarflex AND invert the foot:
a) FDL
b) peroneus brevis
c) post tib
d) flexor hallucis longus
b) Peroneus brevis
Inversion ankle sprains often involve what ligaments?
Anterior and posterior talofibular, and calcaneafibular ligaments
Someone with CMT will commonly present what gait abnormality?
Prolonged heel varus position
What muscle abducts the femur and stabilizes the pelvis?
Glute medius
What shoe mod would help someone with dorsiflexion weakness who trips on their toes often?
Toe slider
What is the recommended length for growth allowance for a child’s shoe?
1/2 inch
For a patient with a stiff, high arched foot, what shoe style would be easiest for them to don?
Blucher
What should the ratio of a heel rocker sole be? (toe:ball:heel)
1:2:3. Shortest at toes, gradually tapered back to thickest at the heel
A Thomas heel supports what specific structure of the foot?
The sustentaculum tali
Going up in size from a 10D to an 11B would give what size increase to the shoe?
1/3 increase in length, but no increase in width
Definition of a stride?
Initial contact of one foot to initial contact of the same foot
How much does the CoM move vertically through the gait cycle?
5cm
You have an ethical issue in the clinic over billing practices, and your manager does not care and wants you to forget about it. Who do you talk to?
Inform the College and let them handle the rest of the situation. No need to reach out to insurance companies as the college will.
