Unit 8: Ankle and Foot Reading Response Flashcards
Question 1”Flip-flop Sandals Linked to Rising Youth Heel Pain Rate”
- Flip-flops and obesity contribute to what foot condition?
Katarina’s Response: Flip-flops and obesity bring about pain and inflammation in the heel also known as PLANTAR FACIITIS.
Question 2 “Flip-flop Sandals Linked to Rising Youth Heel Pain Rate”
- Why do flip-flops contribute to this condition?
Katarina’s Response: Flip-flops lack arch support because of their paper-thin soles and can accentuate any preexisting abnormal biomechanics in foot motion. Obesity can come from a highly sedentary lifestyle due to a lack of physical activity which can contribute to conditions like plantar fasciitis.
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Question 3 “Why it is Not High-heels That Cause Bunions”
3. While Dr. Warner believes high-heels can call attention to and increase bunion pain, what does she believe is the cause bunions?
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Katarina’s Response: Dr. Warner believes that bunions are genetically inherited.
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Question 4 “Why icing a sprain doesn’t help, and could slow recovery”
- Ice may reduce swelling and inflammation, but why might this slow healing of an injury?
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Katarina’s Response: Icing an injury may slow the healing process because it interferes with inflammation or the body’s response which promotes long-term recovery and recuperation. Also, there is no strong scientific evidence that shows icing helps soft tissue injuries in the long term either.
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Question 5 “Heal Thyself: Most who tear Achilles tendon can skip surgery”
- According to this article, if you discover an Achilles tear two weeks after it occurred, is a surgical or non-surgical approach recommended?
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Katarina’s Response: A surgical approach is recommended after two weeks because the Achilles may not have healed properly and surgeons can help fix the tendon more precisely.
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