Deck 3: Foot and Toes

Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage of walking boots versus casting in the treatment of a stress fracture?

A) Higher cost
B) Removal for treatment
C) Adjustable range of motion
D) Lighter weight

Answer 1

Higher cost

Question 2

What padding technique disperses stress and impact away from a painful area?

A) "J"
B) Tear drop
C) Donut
D) Oval

Answer 2

Donut

Question 3

Which arch taping technique may lessen the symptoms associated with excessive pronation?

A) "X"
B) Loop
C) Weave
D) Low-Dye

Answer 3

Low-Dye

Question 4

Based on the available evidence in the literature, arch taping techniques:

A) temporarily lessen excessive pronation.
B) temporarily lessen excessive supination.
C) temporarily lessen excessive plantar flexion.
D) temporarily lessen excessive dorsiflexion.

Question 5

The compression wrap technique is applied in what direction?

A) Anterior-to-posterior
B) Posterior-to-anterior
C) Proximal-to-distal
D) Distal-to-proximal

Question 6

A tennis athlete requires support for the longitudinal arch. What orthotic design can be used during practices and competitions?

A) Soft
B) Semirigid
C) Rigid
D) Negative cast

Question 7

Which condition can be treated with the metatarsal bar padding technique?

A) Interdigital neuroma
B) Bunion
C) Retrocalcaneal bursitis
D) Sesamoiditis

Question 8

The anchor strip of the "X," loop, and weave arch taping techniques is placed:

A) one finger width distal to the metatarsal heads.
B) at the base of the metatarsal heads.
C) just proximal to the base of metatarsals.
D) on the distal surface of the plantar foot.

Question 9

Which of the following bracing techniques provides a static stretch to the plantar fascia?

A) Night splint
B) Cast boot
C) Postoperative shoe
D) Semirigid orthotics

Question 10

Which option may be considered the most supportive arch taping technique?

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

Question 11

What type of orthotics are heel cups classified as?

A) Soft
B) Semirigid
C) Rigid
D) Hard

Question 12

Strains to the foot commonly affect all of the following arches EXCEPT:

A) longitudinal.
B) metatarsal.
C) transverse.
D) diagonal.

Question 13

Forced hyperflexion of the great toe metatarsophalangeal joint is commonly referred to as:

A) turf toe.
B) soccer toe.
C) metatarsalgia.
D) sesamoiditis.

Question 14

Which of the following conditions can be treated with the tear drop pad technique?

A) Longitudinal arch strain
B) Interdigital neuroma
C) Retrocalcaneal bursitis
D) Heel contusion

Question 15

The "J" pad technique is used to treat which of the following conditions?

A) Sesamoid fracture
B) Metatarsalgia
C) Interdigital neuroma
D) Retrocalcaneal bursitis

Question 16

The most common location of pain associated with metatarsalgia is under the:

A) first or second metatarsal heads.
B) second or third metatarsal heads.
C) third or fourth metatarsal heads.
D) fourth or fifth metatarsal heads.

Question 17

For which technique is ½ inch non-elastic tape used?

A) Buddy tape
B) Low-Dye
C) Toe strips
D) Loop arch

Question 18

The most common location of an interdigital neuroma is between the:

A) first and second metatarsals.
B) second and third metatarsals.
C) third and fourth metatarsals.
D) fourth and fifth metatarsals.

Question 19

Fewer athletes use rigid orthotics because they:

A) are not custom-made.
B) are constructed of inflexible materials.
C) do not control structural abnormalities.
D) require extended amounts of fabrication time.

Question 20

If an off-the-shelf or custom-made night splint is not available, which of the following can be used to provide a static stretch to the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon?

A) Air/gel bladder ankle brace
B) Lace-up ankle brace
C) Postoperative shoe
D) Heel cup

Question 21

Sprains to the collateral ligaments of the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the toes commonly result from what stresses?

A) Valgus and hyperflexion
B) Hyperextension and hyperflexion
C) Valgus and hyperextension
D) Valgus and varus

Question 22

What arch taping provides only mild support to the longitudinal arch?

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

Question 23

Which statement describes a correct step in the application of an elastic wrap to the foot and ankle?

A) Overlap the wrap by ¼ of its width.
B) The heel remains uncovered.
C) The angle is not changed when spiraling from distal-to-proximal.
D) Greater roll tension is applied distally.

Question 24

According to the evidence, researchers have shown that night splints used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis:

A) may lessen levels of pain when used alone.
B) do not lessen levels of pain when used alone.
C) may lessen levels of pain when used in combination with orthotics.
D) do not lessen levels of pain when used in combination with orthotics.

Question 25

An interdigital neuroma between the third and fourth metatarsals is referred to as:

A) Thompson's neuroma
B) Morton's neuroma.
C) Jackson's neuroma.
D) Smith's neuroma.

Question 26

The oval metatarsal pad is similar to what other padding technique?

A) "J"
B) Tear drop
C) Donut
D) Metatarsal bar