WorksheetsFoot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Injuries Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which is the most common type of ankle sprain?
Eversion sprain
Inversion sprain
High ankle sprain
Achilles sprain
What ligament is most commonly injured in an inversion sprain?
PTFL
CFL
ATFL
Deltoid
What does "S&S" stand for in the context of ankle injuries?
Signs and Symptoms
Swelling and Stiffness
Support and Stability
Severity and Sensitivity
What is another name for a syndesmosis sprain?
Low ankle sprain
High ankle sprain
Lateral ankle sprain
Medial ankle sprain
Which special test is used for syndesmosis sprains?
Anterior Drawer Test
Talar Tilt Test
Kleiger's Test
Bump Test
What is a modern term for tendinitis?
Tendinosis
Tendon strain
Tendinopathy
Tendonitis
What is the mechanism of injury for an Achilles tendon rupture?
Forceful gastroc/soleus contraction while in plantar flexion
Forceful gastroc/soleus contraction while in dorsiflexion
Sudden twisting motion
Direct impact
Where is the location of pain for turf toe?
Lateral side of the ankle
Plantar aspect of the 1st MTP
Dorsal side of the foot
Medial aspect of the ankle
What is the function of the plantar fascia?
Supports the arches of the foot
Connects the ankle to the leg
Cushions the heel
Stabilizes the toes
Where do shin splints commonly occur?
Anterior tibia
Distal third of the medial tibial border
Posterior calf
Lateral side of the leg
Which of the following is not an example of shin splints?
Tendinitis
Compartment syndrome
Plantar fasciitis
Tibial stress fracture
What is a Jones fracture?
Fracture of the 5th metatarsal
Fracture of the talus
Fracture of the calcaneus
Fracture of the navicular
What joint is injured in a dislocated ankle?
Talocrural joint
Subtalar joint
Metatarsophalangeal joint
Interphalangeal joint
What is the initial traditional treatment for an ankle sprain?
PRICE
Heat therapy
LOVE
Massage
What is the primary goal of taping turf toe?
Enhance flexibility
Limit MTP extension
Decrease stability
Improve circulation
Which muscle group should be stretched to prevent Achilles tendinitis?
Peroneus longus/brevis
Flexor digitorum/halucis
Gastrocnemius/Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Which of the following is a sign of an Achilles tendon rupture?
Decreased dorsiflexion
Audible "pop"
Swelling in the Gastrocnemius/Soleus
Pain on the lateral side of the ankle
What is the common mechanism of injury for plantar fasciitis?
Acute trauma
Overuse and chronic irritation
Direct impact
Sudden twisting motion
What do the E's of PEACE stand for?
Elevate and Exercise
Educate and Elevate
Evaluate and Exercise
Educate and Endure
Elevate and Encourage
What is the purpose of taping turf toe?
