Which bones make up the transverse tarsal joint?
Calcaneous
Metatarsals
Medial cuneiform
Cuboid
Talus
Navicular
Functions of the foot an ankle are:
Support body weight
Control and stabilize the leg on a planted foot
Shock absorption
Fine motor skills
Adjust to uneven surfaces
Propel body forward
Which of these is a dynamic stabilizer of the arches of the foot?
Bone shape
Tibialis anterior muscle
Short plantar ligament
Plantar aponeurosis
The biomechanics of the foot controlling toe flexion/extension and the raising/lowering of longitudinal arches can be compared to a Windlass Mechanism
At what point in the gait cycle does the center of mass travel from behind to ahead of the foot?
Heel strike
Foot Flat
Deceleration
Midstance
The two phases of the gait cycle are the 5-stage phase and the 3-stage phase.
What is the definition of cadence?
Distance traveled in 1 gait cycle
Rate of walking, expressed in steps per minute
Force transmitted through foot during heel strike
Distance between heel of one foot and heel of the other during step
Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive strain injury that OT's can help through activity analysis, ergonomic evaluation and orthotics.
The medical term for bunions is .
If your client presents with an altered gait, midfoot arthritis, pain, swelling and decreased ADL function, you might suspect that they have:
Fractured talus
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Halux valgus
Lisfranc injury
