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Biomechanics exam 3 ( Armi) > Shoes > Flashcards

Shoes Flashcards

1
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what are the 4 components of shoe fit

A
  1. heel to toe length
  2. Heel to ball length
  3. width
  4. girth
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2
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what do most people use to determine shoe size

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heel to toe length, but it is not the most important factor

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3
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what is the most important factor in determining the size (length) of the shoe

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heel to ball length

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4
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what does heel to ball length allow

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the arch of the shoe to be in the correct position on the foot and allows the foot to bend at the proper place (the first MTPJ)

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5
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heel to ball length is referred to as

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arch length

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6
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how is width measured

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from the 1st to 5th MT heads which is normally the widest part of the foot

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7
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what is girth of the foot

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how thick the foot is from dorsal to plantar

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8
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a thicker foot will require an increased —

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depth of shoe

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9
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a thinner foot may require extra padding in the —

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toe box to take up space

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10
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what happens if the shoe is too short from heel to ball

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-the bend of the shoe will be more proximal than the 1st MT head, that bend will force the 1st ray to dorsiflex…this is never a good thing unless you have hallux rigidis and will lead to planar fasciitis

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11
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to have the right bend in the shoe you need to correct

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heel to ball length

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12
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what are 7 basic shoe types

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  • moccasin
  • mule
  • clog
  • pump
  • sandal
  • oxford
  • boot
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13
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Moccasin

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provide protection

does not provide support

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14
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who would wear Moccasins?

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Toddlers/Babies

Wheel chair bound persons

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15
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Mule

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-an open backed, usually heeled shoe

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16
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who would wear a Mule

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-anyone with a posterior heel irritation (Haglund’s deformity, Achilles, enthesopathy, etc.)

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17
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if patients complain of callus and cracking around the heels what type of shoes do they probably wear

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-mule type slippers

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18
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clog

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originally wooden soled shoes, but now rigid soled, usually open-backed shoes

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19
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clogs are good for

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posterior heel irritation

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20
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clogs should not be worn if patient has

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symptomatic hammer digit syndrome b/c the toes have a tendency to overgrip to keep the shoes on

21
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pumps

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  • any slip-on open topped shoe

- may be low or high heeled

22
Q

by definition for pumps to stay on the shoe

A

is too small

23
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sandals are good for

A

toenail problems, hyperhydrosis

24
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sandals should not be worn by

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neuropathic pateints

25
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do sandals have good support

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generally no, but sandals like Birkenstocks and other brands of comfort sandals may have considerable support

26
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what are oxford

A

the “standard” shoe

27
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what are the pros of Oxford shoes

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  • provides good support
  • allows for adequate toe space
  • best for use with orthoses
28
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Oxfords should not be worn if pt’s have

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Haglund’s deformity and dorsal exostoses in the midfoot

29
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Oxford Blucher openings are good for

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  • patients who wear orthoses
  • patients with higher insteps
  • patients with thicker feet
30
Q

Oxford Balmoral opening are for what type of shoe

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  • dress shoe

- V shaped opening, flaps don’t open up all that well so not a lot of room for foot and orthosis to pass through

31
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Boot

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  • increased warmth/protection
  • may provide increased ankle stability
  • may “hide” braces, ankle foot orthoses, etc
  • may accommodate foot orthoses
32
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standard parts of a shoe

A 
Upper
Sole
Heel
Quarter
Counter
Vamp
Throatline
Shank
Topline
Toebox
Linings
Outsole
Midsole
Insole
Last
33
Q

Upper

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-the part of the shoe not on the plantar aspect o the foot

34
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Upper is composed of

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-toebox/toecap, quarters, counter, vamp, tongue, throat and linings

35
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Sole

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-the part of the shoe on the plantar aspect of the foot

36
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Sole is composed of

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-the outer, mid, and insoles as well as the shank

37
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Heel

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heel cap and heel base

38
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Quarter

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the back half of the shoe’s upper

39
Q

Counter

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  • reinforcement at the back of the heel

- helps provide RF control and maintain the shape of the shoe

40
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Vamp

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-front part of the shoe

41
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Throatline

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-the seam connecting the vamp to the quarters

42
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Shank

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  • the portion of the sole connecting the heel to the ball of the shoe
  • may be reinforced
43
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Topline

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-the top rim of the shoe’s quarters

44
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Toebox

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  • the portion of the shoe over the toes

- an extra depth toe box may be required to accommodate accommodaive orthoses or significant saggital plane deformities

45
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Outsole

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-the portion of the shoe contacting the ground

46
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Midsole

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  • the portion of he shoe between the insole and the outsole

- very important in athletic shoes b/c this is where the shock absorption and motion control is provided

47
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insole

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-the portion of the shoe in contact with the plantar surface of the foot

48
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what are the several definitions of “Last”

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  • a model o which the shoe is constructed
  • the metod by which the upper is attached to the sole
  • the shape of the sole of the shoe

Biomechanics exam 3 ( Armi) (10 decks)

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