Deck 5: Lower Leg

Question 1

Prior to application of the Achilles tendon technique, painful range of motion must be determined. How is this information obtained?

A) By passively moving the distal foot into plantar flexion
B) By passively moving the distal foot into dorsiflexion
C) By passively moving the distal foot into eversion
D) By passively moving the distal foot into inversion

Answer 1

By passively moving the distal foot into dorsiflexion

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is not typically used in the treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome?

A) Neoprene sleeve brace
B) Low-Dye
C) Longitudinal arch pad
D) Dorsal bridge

Answer 2

Dorsal bridge

Question 3

The application of a compression wrap technique following a gastrocnemius strain to lessen distal migration of swelling should extend from the:

A) inferior knee to mid lower leg.
B) inferior knee to distal lower leg.
C) inferior knee to midfoot.
D) inferior knee to distal foot.

Answer 3

inferior knee to distal foot.

Question 4

The primary purpose of the longitudinal arch pad is to:

A) limit excessive pronation.
B) limit excessive supination.
C) support the longitudinal arch.
D) treat medial tibial stress syndrome and Achilles tendon ruptures.

Question 5

What range of motion or motions does the peroneal tendon technique limit at the subtalar joint?

A) Inversion
B) Eversion
C) Eversion and dorsiflexion
D) Inversion and eversion

Question 6

A football linebacker has sustained a lateral lower leg contusion. Which of the following techniques would provide the best protection against further injury?

A) Custom-made ½ inch foam pad
B) Custom-made thermoplastic pad
C) Posterior splint
D) Neoprene sleeve

Question 7

When applied correctly, the dorsal bridge taping technique limits excessive:

A) plantar flexion.
B) dorsiflexion.
C) inversion.
D) eversion.

Question 8

Following the application of a compression wrap, the patient complains of numbness occurring in the distal toes. What actions should be taken?

A) Instruct the patient to elevate the involved leg and foot.
B) Immediately remove the wrap.
C) Instruct the patient to stand and walk.
D) Apply proximal and distal anchors with elastic tape.

Question 9

Repetitive stress on the lower leg can lead to all of the following injuries and/or conditions EXCEPT:

A) medial tibial stress syndrome.
B) exertional compartment syndrome.
C) tibial stress fracture.
D) peroneal retinaculum tear.

Question 10

Achilles tendon strains are commonly the result of excessive:

A) knee extension.
B) ankle dorsiflexion.
C) ankle plantar flexion.
D) ankle inversion.

Question 11

The application of which technique requires the use of rigid materials?

A) Peroneal tendon
B) Achilles tendon
C) Posterior splint
D) Dorsal bridge

Question 12

Heel cups or full-length neoprene insoles used to treat medial tibial stress syndrome will:

A) absorb shock.
B) support the longitudinal arch.
C) correct structural abnormalities.
D) provide compression.

Question 13

Placing the foot in a pain-free range of motion is recommended for all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

A) Achilles tendon tape.
B) dorsal bridge tape.
C) posterior splint.
D) compression wrap.

Question 14

What technique helps correct structural abnormalities?

A) Dorsal bridge
B) Posterior splint
C) Low-Dye
D) Walking boot

Question 15

The heel lift pad technique can be used to treat which of the following injuries and/or conditions?

A) Tibial contusion
B) Gastrocnemius strain
C) Peroneal tendon subluxation
D) Exertional compartment syndrome

Question 16

Disordered eating and associated nutritional deficiencies may contribute to the development of:

A) a tibial or fibular stress fracture.
B) exertional compartment syndrome.
C) peroneal tendon dislocation.
D) a gastrocnemius strain.

Question 17

Repetitive downhill running may lead to:

A) anterior tibialis tendinitis.
B) posterior tibialis tendinitis.
C) peroneal tendinitis.
D) peroneal tendon dislocation.

Question 18

Contusions to the tibia are common because:

A) few sports require mandatory protective padding.
B) many athletes participate in sports with kicking movements.
C) soft tissue provides minimal protection.
D) mandatory protective padding is worn incorrectly.

Question 19

A compression wrap to assist in the reduction of swelling following a mid tibial contusion should be applied in what direction?

A) Medial-to-lateral
B) Lateral-to-medial
C) Distal-to-proximal
D) Proximal-to-distal

Question 20

A peroneal tendon subluxation usually results when what structure is torn?

A) Peroneus longus muscle
B) Peroneal retinaculum
C) Plantar fascia
D) Calcaneofibular ligament

Question 21

In the treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome, the evidence demonstrates that ankle braces and neoprene sleeves:

A) produce a faster return to pain-free activity.
B) produce no effect on the time to return to pain-free activity.
C) produce a slower return to pain-free activity.
D) produce inconclusive findings to determine the effects.

Question 22

Which wrapping technique can be applied by a patient without assistance after receiving application instructions?

A) Lower leg compression sleeve
B) Lower leg compression wrap
C) Foot, ankle, and lower leg compression wrap
D) Foot, ankle, and lower leg compression wrap with a horseshoe pad

Question 23

Which arch taping does not provide support to the forefoot?

A) "X"
B) Circular
C) Weave
D) Loop

Question 24

For which injury is a neoprene sleeve commonly used?

A) Achilles tendon rupture
B) Posterior tibialis tendinitis
C) Peroneal tendon subluxation
D) Gastrocnemius strain