Week 14 Off Loading Flashcards
1
Q
Parallel Force
A
When the tibia translates forward and our foot is in contact with the support surface, there is some shear force’s between the foot and support surface
–> in addition to the vertical ground reaction forces there are parallel forces in the form of shear forces and stresses
2
Q
Diabetic Foot: Altered Anatomy
A
- Altered Anatomy
- Muscles and foot mechanics can be altered by neuropathy + structure of the foot can be altered
- Charco foot deformity + hammer toes + bunions
- Foot changes due to motor neuropathy
3
Q
Diabetic Foot: Altered Sensation
A
- Undetected trauma is typically in the diabetic foot / shear forces
- Repetitive, undetected trauma- often sheer forces
4
Q
What is the goal of an offloading device?
A
redistribution of plantar pressure form a specific location to a broad area encompassing the entire plantar aspect of the foot
