Injuries of the Foot, Ankle, & Low Leg Test

The ankle sprain is the most common injury in sports

• True
• False

80% of all ankle sprains are _________ ankle sprains

• Eversion
• Inversion
• Dorsiflexion
• Plantarflexion

The most often injured ankle ligament is the

• Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament
• The Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament
• The Deltoid Ligament
• The Anterior Talofibular Ligament

With an Eversion Sprained Ankle, the _________ ligament is most often damaged

• Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament
• The Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament
• The Deltoid Ligament
• The Anterior Talofibular Ligament

A mild Ankle Sprain- One or more of the supporting ligaments and surrounding tissues are stretched.

• 1st Degree Sprain
• 2nd Degree Sprain
• 3rd Degree Sprain
• 4th Degree Sprain

The most severe type of a sprain is a _________

• 1st Degree Sprain
• 2nd Degree Sprain
• 3rd Degree Sprain
• 4th Degree Sprain

One or more of the ankle ligaments have been completely torn, resulting in joint instability.

• 1st Degree Sprain
• 2nd Degree Sprain
• 3rd Degree Sprain
• 4th Degree Sprain

Which of the following is not a form of Cryotherapy (Cold Therapy) used to treat ankle injuries

• Slush Bucket
• Cold Whirlpool
• Cryocuff
• Paraffin Wax

Each arch of the foot contributes to balance, movement, support, and shock absorption

• True
• False

Which of the following is not a cause for arch problems

• Being Overweight
• Training on Hard Surfaces
• Poor fitting or worn out shoes
• All can be a cause for arch problems