SM I_FAL Injuries

Toe is forced into excessive flexion or extension

• Jones fracture

• Great toe sprain

• Stress fracture

• Lateral ankle sprain

Weakness in plantar flexion and tenderness and crepitus on posterior side of ankle

• Jones fracture

• Great toe sprain

• Achilles tendinitis

• Lateral ankle sprain

Fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal

• Stress

• Jones

• Boxer's

• Colles

Foot is forced into dorsiflexion or sudden contraction of gastrocnemius muscle

• Achilles tendinitis

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Lateral ankle sprain

• Jones fracture

What's another name for shin splints

• Anterior compartment syndrome

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Lateral tibial stress syndrome

• Posterior compartment syndrome

Which of the following could be a potential cause for shin splints to occur?

• Soft running surfaces

• New shoes

• Staying in shape

• Tight calf muscles

Pain and tightness at the bottom of foot; hurts to walk in the morning

• Achilles tendonitis

• Plantar fasciitis

• Patellar tendinitis

• Biceps tendinitis

What should you do if you suspect an athlete with Anterior compartment syndrome

• Give ice and crutches

• Put a hot pack on

• Tell them to walk it off

• Refer to ER to prevent possible nerve damage

Popping sensation on posterior side of ankle; visible deformity in the calf muscle

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Jones fracture

• Plantar fasciitis

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

Common locations for a stress fracture to occur in the foot, ankle, lower leg region...

• Tibia and fibula

• Tibia and metatarsals

• Tibia and calcaneus

• Tibia and phalanges