Foot and ankle Injuries

Front

Caused by overuse of the lower extremity; exercised induced pain over the anterior tibia.

Back

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Front

Aching or squeezing pain when the muscles in the lower leg begin to swell.

Back

Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Front

Break between the base and the shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone in your foot.

Back

Jones Fracture

Front

When the ligaments supporting the midfoot are torn or the midfoot bones are broken.

Back

Lisfranc joint sprain

Front

Caused by the foot inverting, resulting in ligaments tearing.

Back

Ankle sprain

Front

Which injury could be prevented by stretching your calves and hamstrings and avoiding a sudden increases in physical activity?

Back

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Front

Which injury could be prevented by proper conditioning of the anterior compartment muscles, dorsiflexion exercises, and wearing properly fitting shoes?

Back

Anterior compartment syndrome

Front

Which injury would you most likely tape or brace to prevent a re-injury if you’ve had a previous injury? Anterior compartment syndrome , Medial tibial stress syndrome , Jones Fracture, Ankle sprain

Back

Ankle sprain

Front

Which injury occurs when the first metatarsal is forcibly bent into hyperextension?

Back

Turf Toe

Front

Which injury occurs when there is a complete or partial tear of a tendon; usually about 2-3cm above the insertion point?

Back

Achilles tendon rupture