Foot and Ankle Injuries

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

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Anterior Compartment Syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

Caused by the foot inverting, resulting in ligaments tearing.

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Anterior Compartment Syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Turf toe sprain

• Ankle sprain

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

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• Turf toe sprain

• Jones Fracture

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Ankle sprain

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

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

• Anterior compartment syndrome

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

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

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

Which injury occurs when there is inflammation of the fibrous membranes, or connective tissue, in the sole of the foot.

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

Treatment for this injury would be: Ice massages on the bottom of the foot, stretching, orthotics, well fit shoes, and avoid standing or running for a long time.

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

The picture best displays which injury?

• Lisfranc joint sprain

• Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Jones Fracture

• Ankle sprain

• Turf Toe

What are the bones that make up the ankle joint?

• Tibia

• Calcaneus

• Talus

• Fibula

• Tarsal