W2: An Introduction to Sports Podiatry

Question 1

How does a podiatrist assess patients?

Answer 1

Listen to thorough history.
Know anatomy
Tests to differentiate structures.
Note all sports participation/training
- What impact this might have on an injury or injury prevention
- Playing surfaces
- Level of participation
- Any changes in training programmes
- Knowing the sport

Question 2

When measuring the calcaneal eversion and inversion, what might the characteristics be in the lower limb for each?

Answer 2

Everted heel - Subtalar join pronation + internal rotation of the leg + flattening of the medial longitudinal arch.

Inverted heel. - Subtalar join supination. + external rotation of the leg + heightening of the medial longitudinal arch

Question 3

what are the pre-requisites of a good gait?

Answer 3

1. Stability in stance
2. Foot clearance in swing
3. Pre-positioning of the foot
4. Adequate step length
5. Energy conservation