Deck 4: Ankle

Question 1

What type of ankle brace design lessens excessive inversion and eversion at the subtalar joint and plantar flexion and dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint?

A) Wrap
B) Air/gel bladder
C) Semirigid
D) Lace-up

Answer 1

Lace-up

Question 2

The horseshoe pad technique is used in combination with a compression wrap or sleeve to assist in the reduction of swelling and effusion. What material is used to construct the pad?

A) Cotton
B) Foam or felt
C) Moleskin
D) Gauze

Answer 2

Foam or felt

Question 3

To limit subtalar inversion, the stirrups of the closed basketweave are applied in what direction?

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

Answer 3

Medial-to-lateral

Question 4

Midfoot closure strips of the closed basketweave should remain proximal to what structure?

A) Navicular
B) Fifth metatarsal head
C) Lateral malleolus
D) Medial malleolus

Question 5

When applied correctly, the stirrups of a semirigid brace design are positioned over the:

A) calcaneus.
B) proximal tibia and fibula.
C) longitudinal arch.
D) medial and lateral malleoli.

Question 6

Based on the available evidence, prophylactic ankle bracing and taping should be used during all practices and competitions with:

A) all athletes.
B) only athletes with a history of previous sprains.
C) only athletes without a history of previous sprains.
D) any athlete who desires bracing or taping.

Question 7

The cloth ankle wrap is applied with a series of:

A) stirrups and horseshoes.
B) figures-of-eight.
C) continuous heel locks.
D) closure strips.

Question 8

Which sling in the subtalar sling taping technique should not be used alone?

A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Anterior
D) Posterior

Question 9

An athlete asks if additional support can be added over a closed basketweave technique during practice. Which of the following techniques is not practical to apply during practice?

A) Heel locks with elastic tape
B) Moleskin stirrup
C) Heel locks with semirigid cast tape
D) Thermoplastic material stirrup

Question 10

The Spartan Slipper and subtalar sling techniques are used in combination with which technique?

A) Closed basketweave
B) Open basketweave
C) Spatting
D) Soft cast

Question 11

Which of the following ligaments is not typically injured with an inversion ankle sprain?

A) Anterior talofibular
B) Calcaneofibular
C) Posterior talofibular
D) Deltoid

Question 12

Excessive dorsiflexion and external rotation of the ankle may cause damage to which ligament?

A) Anterior talofibular
B) Anterior tibiofibular
C) Posterior talofibular
D) Calcaneofibular

Question 13

What taping technique can be applied to support the subtalar and talocrural joints of a non-injured individual when time is limited?

A) Closed basketweave
B) Elastic
C) Subtalar sling
D) Spartan Slipper

Question 14

Generally, ankle braces can be classified into the following categories EXCEPT:

A) lace-up.
B) rigid.
C) semirigid.
D) air/gel bladder.

Question 15

How should you position a patient for the application of the posterior splint?

A) Prone with leg extended off the table and ankle in subtalar neutral
B) Supine with leg extended off the table and ankle in pain-free plantar flexion
C) Sitting with leg extended off the table and foot in 90 degrees of dorsiflexion
D) Sitting with leg extended off the table and foot in pain-free dorsiflexion

Question 16

Air/gel bladder braces are constructed to limit:

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

Question 17

To provide additional support to the closed basketweave technique, one can apply all of the following EXCEPT:

A) semirigid cast tape.
B) moleskin.
C) thermoplastic material.
D) rigid cast tape.

Question 18

Which brace can be applied without a sock?

A) Lace-up
B) Semirigid
C) Air/gel bladder
D) Treatment wrap

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Achilles tendon strip technique?

A) To elevate the calcaneus to lessen stress on the Achilles tendon
B) To correct malalignment of the Achilles tendon
C) To reduce shearing forces of taping and bracing techniques on the Achilles tendon
D) To limit excessive dorsiflexion and stress on the Achilles tendon

Question 20

Which brace technique limits rotation and can be used to treat syndesmosis ankle sprains?

A) Lace-up
B) Semirigid
C) Air/gel bladder
D) Wrap

Question 21

What is the purpose for applying a closed basketweave taping?

A) To prevent and treat inversion and eversion ankle sprains
B) To provide moderate support and reduce range of motion at the talocrural joint
C) To provide moderate support and reduce range of motion at the subtalar joint
D) All of the above

Question 22

What position should the foot and ankle be placed in when applying a closed basketweave taping?

A) 90 degrees of dorsiflexion
B) Full dorsiflexion
C) 80 degrees of dorsiflexion
D) Full plantar flexion

Question 23

With what injury should a posterior splint be applied?

A) Mild inversion sprain
B) Mild eversion sprain
C) Severe inversion sprain
D) Severe muscle strain

Question 24

A compression wrap or sleeve is indicated to:

A) control swelling and effusion.
B) prevent inversion sprains.
C) reduce range of motion.
D) prevent eversion sprains.

Question 25

The design of a semirigid ankle brace allows for normal movement in which range of motions?

A) Plantar flexion and dorsiflexion
B) Plantar flexion and eversion
C) Dorsiflexion and eversion
D) Inversion and eversion