Foot

Question 0

Navicular drop test

Answer 0

Action
-sub talas joint is neutral athlete is nonweight bearing dot placed over navicular tuberosity
-place index card next to medial longitudinal arch mark card according to navicular tuberosity
-stand body weight evenly distributed and relaxed mark new level if navicular tuberosity
-measure drop
Findings
-greater than 10mm = excessive pronation

Question 1

Feiss Line

Answer 1

Action
-mark the medial malleolus and the metatarsalphalangeal joint
-draw line between
-have athlete/patient stand and note placement of the navicular tuberosity
Findings
-while standing navicular is below line = functional pes planus
-while seated navicular is below line = congenital pes planus
Pes planus = flat feet

Question 2

Supple pes planus/windlass test

Answer 2

Action
-not presence of longitudinal arch
-instruct athlete to stand event distributed
-single leg heel raise not appearance of arch
Findings
-if arch was gone = supple pes planus
-positive windlass if pain occurs = possible plantar fasciitis

Question 3

Interdigital neuroma test

Answer 3

Supine leg extended
Action
-squeeze metatarsal heads
-hold 1-2 minutes
Findings
- pain, tingling, and numbness = interdigital neuroma

Question 4

Long bone compression test

Answer 4

Seated leg extended
Action
-place finger distal and proximal end compress together
Findings
Pain = fracture