Readings - Leg Pain

Question 1

What two foot biomechanical variations predispose an individual to tibial pain ?

Answer 1

1. Cavus foot

2. Excessive probation

Question 2

How does foot probation lead to tibia or fibula stress fractures

Answer 2

Probation forces internal tibial rotation —> tibia and fibula are exposed to repetitive rotational (torque) stressers = stress reactions and fractures

Question 3

Reduced Ankle ____ may lead to foot pronation

Answer 3

DF