Week 9 Flashcards
A ___ based practice approach is kept in mind for treating sprains in the ankle
An impairment based practice approach is kept in mind for treating injuries in the ankle
What are the predictor variables that gives a better chance of success for manual therapy and exercise intervention for a grade1-2 ankle sprain?
- Symptoms worse when standing
- Symptoms worse in the evening
- Navicular drop > 5 mm
- Distal tibiofibular joint hypo-mobility
(+ LR for success with 3 of 4 variables = 5.90)
What are the MT recommendations for the acute/ protected motion of an ankle sprain?
• MT for lymph drainage, edema reduction, pain-free
soft tissue and joint mobilizations
• Exercise: reinforce MT; appropriate for stage and goals
What are the MT recommendations for the progressive loading /sensorimotor training phase of an ankle sprain?
MT: graded mobilization/ manipulation, mobilization with movement
• Exercise: reinforce MT, functional retraining, strength and balance
What are some alternate techniques to address ankle and foot sprains?
Subtalar/rearfoot manipulation AKA talocrural joint thrust or distraction technique (high velocity technique)
The subtalar/rearfoot manipulation AKA talocrural joint thrust (TCJ thrust) or distraction technique is often utilized to ____
The subtalar/rearfoot manipulation AKA talocrural joint thrust or distraction technique is often utilized to help restore mobility in the direction of DF
What is the difference between a the mobilization with movement technique, vs the mobilization with movement technique?
No between group difference
What is a caution to take in the acute phase of an ankle sprain?
Avoid increased pain
What are some things to do during the clinical decision making process for ankle sprains?
- Perform a lumbar/lower quarter screen, especially if chronic
- Assess functional comparable sign
- Address Common Mobility Impairments (DF, eversion…)
- MT & Exercise (including proprioception)
- Reassess functional comparable sign
What is plantar heel pain (PHP)?
Pain arising from insertion of the plantar fascia
PHP can be with or without a ___
PHP can be with or without a heel spur
What is the presentation of PHP?
- Progressive pain with weight-bearing
- Especially 1st steps in the morning
- Present in both athletic and non-athletic populations
There is rarely a case of __ present with PHP
There is rarely a case of inflammation present with PHP
Which group of patients experienced greater improvements in PHP between an E-stim group vs a MT and exercise group?
MT and exercise group
What is cuboid syndrome?
Pain plantar region of cuboid
What is the mechanism of a cuboid syndrome?
Forceful contraction of the
peroneus longus with plantar subluxation.
What is the prevalence of cuboid syndrome in the population?
- Dancers: 17% of foot/ankle injuries
- Athletes: 4% of foot injuries
- Lateral ankle sprains: 7%
What are the presentations of cuboid syndrome?
• Pain during gait; reduced
push-off.
• Localized pain & tenderness over the cuboid.
• Pain with passive physiological and accessory motion testing in the midfoot and cuboid region.
What is hallux rigidus/limitus?
Degenerative arthrosis 1st MTP
What populaton does hallux rigidus/limitus affect the most?
Over 50
What is hallux valgus?
An ABD hallux position
What population is hallux valgus mostly present in?
- Incidence increases with age
- 3% 15-30 years
- 9% 31-60 years
- 16% > 60 years
- More in males than in females
What is the post-op PT care for hallux valgus?
- Edema reduction
- Gait training /1st ray weight bearing
- Muscle re-education/ strengthening
- MT: mobilization to increase MTP F/E; oscillating toe traction for pain control; other foot/ankle joints as indicated
At what stage of post op ankle fracture do we do the most of MT techniques?
At the immobilization phase, then we decrease it as patient gets more mobile and increase exercise
What are the risk factors of PHP?
- Limited ankle dorsiflexion
- Prolonged standing during the day
- BMI > 30 kg/m2
What are the potential underlying factors of PHP?
- Pes planus with subsequent overstretch of fascia
- Rigid, cavus foot with tight fascia
- Sudden increase in frequency, intensity, duration of activity (esp. hill or speed work for runners)
- Calcaneal spur may develop due to chronic pull of fascia on calcaneus
What are the selected objective exam factors of PHP?
- Pain with palpation of plantar fascia insertion
- Limited DF ROM
- Higher BMI in non-athletic individuals
- Positive windlass test
- Negative tarsal tunnel test
- Possible impaired neurodynamics
- Assumes cleared up through L-spine for contributing conditions (mobility and strength)
- US thickness > 4mm at calcaneal attachment
MT addresses relevant LE impairments using what techniques?
- Joint mobilizations
* Soft tissue mobilization
MT techniques can be combined with ___ to treat LE impairments
MT techniques can be combined with targeted exercise to treat LE impairments
What are the goals of MT in regards to LE impairments?
- Address joint mobility
- Improve flexibility deficits
- Decrease pain
- Restore function
What are the other intervention methods for PHP?
- Stretching – Grade “A”
- Taping – Grade “A”
- Foot Orthoses – Grade “A”
- Night Splints – Grade “A”
- Physical Agents – variables grades from “C” to “D”
- Therapeutic Exercise – no studies were reported in CPG specific
- Trigger Point Dry Needling – insufficient evidence at present,
What are the target tissue for stretching as an intervention for PHP?
- Plantar fascia specific
* Gastroc/soleus
What sort of relief results from stretching as an intervention for PHP?
Short-term relief
What type of taping is used for PHP intervention?
Low-Dye (antipronation) taping
What sort of benefits are present for taping as an intervention for PHP?
- Short-term benefit per application (~ 48 hrs)
* May be of benefit to ease pain/restore function early in care
Who is a foot orthoses potentially useful for as a PHP intervention?
Potentially useful for those who respond favorably to taping
What kind of effects are present for foot orthoses as an intervention for PHP?
Short to long-term
How long are night splints prescribed for as a PHP intervention?
Prescribe for a duration of 1-3 months for those with consistent 1st step pain
Does the type of night splint affect the outcome in PHP?
Type of night splint does not appear to affect outcomes
What type of physical agents can be used as an intervention for PHP, and why are they scored so low?
Iontophoresis, phonophoresis, ultrasound, low level laser.
They scored so low, because there is no inflammation in PHP
What are the systemic conditions that can cause heel pain?
Includes neuropathy and inflammatory arthritis causing conditions
What is fat pad syndrome?
Generally degenerates > age 40yrs, after injury or recurrent stress
What is the effect of a fat pad syndrome?
Reduced cushioning
What are PT management options for fat pad syndrome?
Activity modification
• Doughnuts/ heel cups or heel pads
• Cushioned footwear
• Ice
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Posterior tibial nerve (or med/ lat plantar nerve) entrapment as it passes posterior to medial malleolus
What are the causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome?
- Trauma
- Excessive pronation/ pes planus
- Tight laced shoes /boots
- Local edema/ inflammation
- Space occupying lesion (i.e. tumor)
What are the exam findings of a tarsal tunnel syndrome?
- Burning, numbness/tingling in medial ankle and/or plantar foot
- Plantar foot parethesias
- (+) Tinels to posterior tibial nerve with simultaneous DF/EV & toe extension
- MMT changes (rare)
- Max passive ankle EV/DF and MTP/IP extension held 5-10 sec
What is the usual onset of of a calcaneal stress fracture?
Sudden or gradual onset pain
Calcaneal stress fractures are typically associated with __
- Increase in load >normal bone capacity
* Falls/impact
What activities are usually painful with a calcaneal stress fracture?
Pain with all weight bearing activities
What are the exam findings of a calcaneal stress fracture?
Pain with
• Calcaneal palpation along medial/lateral aspect
• Calcaneal squeeze, percussion
What is posterior tibialis dysfunction?
Pain, inflammation along posterior tibialis tendon and
sheath – may show anywhere along tendon to plantar aspect of foot
What are the presentations of posterior tibialis dysfunction?
- Can have pain with weight bearing, which may ease thru day
- Gait, push-off deficits
- Decreased posterior tibialis length with testing
____ ankle sprain is the least stable in “loose packed” position that occurs in ___
Lateral ankle sprain is the least stable in “loose packed” position that occurs in PF with inversion
What is the progression of severity for a lateral ankle sprain?
Progression of severity from ATFL to CFL to PTFL
Why is the medial ankle sprain less common?
Less common due to decreased eversion ROM and bony architecture
____ is a high ankle sprain and is the least common type of sprains
Syndesmotic is a high ankle sprain and is the least common type of sprains
What are the presentations of a grade 1 acute lateral ankle sprain?
- Mild symptoms
- Likely kept playing after injury
- Microscopic tearing of ATFL
- No functional loss or instability
What is the recovery time of a grade 1 acute lateral ankle sprain?
• Recovery time: 2-10 days
What is the treatment method of a grade 1 acute lateral ankle sprain?
Patient self treatment