UCBL

Question 1

The primary joint being controlled in a UCBL foot orthosis is the

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Subtalar

Question 2

A major requirement for successful application of the UCBL foot orthosis is that?

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Deformity must be flexible

Question 3

To achieve additional valgus control with the UCBL foot orthosis

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Add a medial flare to the heel and forefoot

Question 4

The effectiveness of a UCBL foot orthosis in controlling stance phase floor reaction forces is dependent upon the?

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Intimacy of foot in shoe and orthosis

Question 5

The main advantage of the UCBL foot orthosis over conventional shoe modifications is that the?

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Corrective forces are applied directly to the foot

Question 6

In selecting a shoe to be used with a UCBL for orthosis, a major requirement is that the?

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Shoe must provide a stable base of support

Question 7

The UCBL provides

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Inversion and eversion stability

Question 8

The UCBL foot orthosis applies corrective forces to?

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Hind foot, mid foot and plantar surface

Question 9

With proper design the UCBL foot orthosis can

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Addict and abduct either the forefoot and or the mid foot

Question 10

The longitudinal arch of the foot can be depressed by

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Abducting the forefoot

Question 11

An impression for a UCBL foot orthosis is taken with the patient.

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In partial weight bearing with corrective forces applied

Question 12

Footboards used for taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis generally come in three heel heights?

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3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 inch

Question 13

The anterior distal trim line for the UCBL for orthosis is drawn

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6mm proximal to the metatarso_phalangeal crease

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When applying corrective forces as an impression is being taken for a UCBL foot orthosis,the orthotist must

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Maintain ankle and forefoot correction

Question 15

While taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, internally rotating the tibia will

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Depress the longitudinal arch

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While taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, externally rotating the tibia will

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Elevate the longitudinal arch

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The plantar surfaces of the forefoot And hind foot should be kept

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Parallel

Question 18

Prior to taking an impression for a UCBL foot orthosis, the following landmarks should be marked

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Malleoli, navicular, anterior/medial calcaneal tuberosity, base of 5th MT, and distal trim line

Question 19

In modifying a cast for a UCBL, the malleoli would more likely be

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Built up 3 mm

Question 20

The area of the Achilles’ tendon on the cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be

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Shaved 1.5 mm laterally

Question 21

In order to create a tighter grip of the hind foot, the cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be?

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Shaved on the sides of the Achilles’ tendon

Question 22

The cast for a UCBL foot orthosis should be modified so that the?

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The plantar surface at the MT heads is parallel to the plantar surface of the calcaneus

Question 23

When the navicular is included in a UCBL foot orthosis, that area of the cast should be

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Built up 3mm

Question 24

To increase the amount of medial support of a UCBL foot orthosis plaster should be

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Removed in the area of the sustentaculum talk

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To achieve the maximum medial support the sustentaculum tali modification should be

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Merged with that of the medial heel grasp modification

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It is best to evaluate a UCBL foot orthosis on the patient?

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Prior to, during, and after ambulation

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Corrections to a UCBL foot orthosis must be made if skin redness due to excessive pressure persists for more than?

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15 minutes

Question 28

The proximal trimlines in the area of a UCBL foot orthosis should be

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6mm distal to the shoe

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Pressure on the metatarsal heads can be relieved by incorporating a pad

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Proximal to the MT heads

Question 30

When the patients foot is positioned At 90 degrees in a UCBL foot orthosis, the gap at the Achilles’ tendon should be

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No more than 4mm

Question 31

Bony prominences within the UCBL foot orthosis should be evaluated

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To ensure excessive pressure does not exist

Question 32

Two biomechanical treatment objectives of a UCBL foot orthosis during weight bearing are

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Keep subtalar joint in neutral and Achilles’ tendon straight

Question 33

During ambulation with a UCBL foot orthosis the heel area should

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Not move excessively within the orthosis and cause skin irritation

Question 34

If areas on a UCBL foot orthosis cause excessive pressure

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Reliefs should be formed by localized heating of the plastic

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In order to control excessive motion of the subtalar joint, the UCBL foot orthosis should be made from a

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Flexible plastic such as polypropylene or laminated polyester

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Before being applied to the patient the edges of the UCBL foot orthosis should be

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Rounded and smooth

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The distal edge of a UCBL foot orthosis should be

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Tapered

Question 38

The advantage of fabricating a UCBL foot orthosis from thermoplastic is that it

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Can be easily reshaped

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When removing the UCBL foot orthosis for the cast

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The plastic should be cut outside the trim lines so that the definitive trim lines can be established subsequently.

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If the UCBL foot orthosis is removed too soon from the cast

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The heel diameter may increase causing a loose fit.

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The primary bone being stabilized in a UCBL foot orthosis is the

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Calcaneus