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1
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Define Rearfoot varus

A

Inversion of the Rearfoot

2
Q

Define Rearfoot Valgus

A

Eversion of the Rearfoot

- very rare

3
Q

Define forefoot varus

A

Inversion of the forefoot

4
Q

Define forefoot Valgus

A

Eversion of the forefoot

5
Q

What is the importance of the mid-tarsal joints?

A

Calcaneo-cuboid & talar- navicular joints
ACTION = to lock and unlock the foot
IMPORTANCE = shock absorption lever

6
Q

What is a cavoid foot?

A

A high arch, high in-step, rigid foot
Can cause:
- tight calves and hamstrings
- hammer toes

How can you rehabilitate:
- cushioned shoes and orthotics

7
Q

What is forefoot equinus?

A

The forefoot is pointed

With more anterior tilt

8
Q

What is Mortons Neuroma?

A
  • a painful lump between 3rd and 4th metatarsal
  • tingling, pinching, pins and needles
  • squeeze test
  • worse with shoes
  • can be red and swollen
  • treatment = cortisone injections
9
Q

What are getting symptoms of Plantar Fascitis?

A

Morning pain - cold, warms up in the shower
Rising from non- weight bearing to weight bearing
Rest relieves pain but increases stiffness
Calf stretches

10
Q

What are the possible differential diagnoses of plantar fasciitis?

A

Heel bursa
Stress fracture
Heel contusion

11
Q

What can cause plantar fasciitis?

A

Change in activity level
Weight gain
Flip flops
Weak glutes and tight calves

12
Q

How can you treat plantar fasciitis?

A
Calf stretches
Massage and soft tissue release
Night splinting
ESWT
cortisone injections
13
Q

What to look for when assessing the feet?

A
  • physical shape of the foot
  • forefoot positions
  • skin lesions (blisters and calluses)
  • bony lesions (os naviculare and talus)
  • structural deformities (bunions)
  • anatomical abnormalities (true Mortons foot)
  • variances in gait
  • footwear