Basics about Injuries (Lec. 5-6)

Question 1

Plantar Fasciitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of plantar fascia - common in runners
- Work on strength of achilles tendon and fascia

Question 2

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Answer 2

SP: medial talar tilt/anterior drawer
- Strengthen achilles tendon, peroneus longus and brevis

Question 3

Medial Ankle Sprain

Answer 3

SP: lateral talar tilt
Strengthen achilles tendon and deltoid lig

Question 4

Syndesmosis Sprain

Answer 4

High ankle sprain - injures the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis
Strengthen calf group

Question 5

Avulsion Fracture

Answer 5

Piece of bone chipped away with the lig. Can occur with medial or lateral ankle sprain if very severe.
Strengthen achilles tendon, deltoid lig (medial), calf group, or peroneus longus and brevis (lateral)

Question 6

Gastrocnemius Strain

Answer 6

Stretching of calf muscle
Strengthen

Question 7

Achilles Tendinopathy

Answer 7

Strengthen Gastrocnemius and soleus