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23 Cards in this Set
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What specific part of the Achilles tendon is typically damaged in an Achilles tendon strain? |
The distal attatchment of the Achilles tendon |
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What do Achilles tendon strains typically result from? |
Vigorous jumping or excessive endurance running |
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What are the treatments for an Achilles tendon strain? |
- NSAID medications - activity modification - passive stretching - ROM exercises |
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What is an Achilles tendon rupture? |
Severe strain or grade 3 rupture |
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What is the typical MOI of an Achilles tendon rupture? |
A push off of the forefoot while the knee is extending (a common move in propulsion activities) |
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Where does the rupture typically occur on an Achilles tendon? |
1-2 in proximal to calcaneal attachment |
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What is the typical sign of an Achilles tendon rupture? |
The individual hears and feels a "pop" sensation in the tendon area |
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What is done to fix an Achilles tendon rupture? |
Surgery to reattach or reconnect muscle |
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How soon after an Achilles tendon rupture is surgery suggested? |
7 to 14 days |
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If a ruptured Achilles tendon is not operated on in the suggested time, what is the possible consequence? |
The Achilles tendon will roll up and it will be difficult to get back |
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What two activities can cause repetitive overload of Achilles tendon? |
Jumping and running |
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What are the risk factors for Achilles tendonitis? |
- tight heel cords - foot malalignment deformities - recent change in shoes/running practices - increase in distance or intensity - excessive hill climbing |
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What are the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendonitis? |
- pain during and after activity - pain increases with passive stretching of tendon into dorsiflexion |
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What are the treatments for Achilles tendonitis? |
- ice - NSAIDs - activity modification - stretching - eccentric loading of achilles |
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What are the causes of plantar faciitis |
- excessive tightness of achilles tendon - excessive and prolonged pronation - obesity - overload plantar fascia origin on calcaneus during wb activities |
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What are the signs and symptoms of plantar faciitis? |
- pain rising in am (or after sitting for a long time) which diminishes in 5-10 min - pain and stiffness on wb are related to muscle spasm of fascia - point tenderness over calcaneus |
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What are the treatments for plantar faciitis? |
- ice - deep friction massage - ultrasound - stretching - estism - stretching- NSAIDs - taping - stretching- NSAIDs - taping - NSAIDs - taping |
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What are shin splints the common name for? |
Pain in the periosteum of the tibia |
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What are shin splints often caused by? |
Running and jumping - over striding = increased foot slap of DF foot - Increase push off using big toe |
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What muscles are typically weak with shin splints? |
Shin muscles vs. Calf muscles |
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What are the two types of shin splints? |
Anterior and posterior shin splints |
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What are the treatments for shin splints? |
- ice - NSAIDs - taping - massage - no direct cure but it will heal with time and rest |
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How are shin splints prevented? |
Training - increased strength of anterior and posterior tibialis muscle Form - running style changes: decrease over striding and heavy heel strike Footwear - proper shoe for foot mechanics - cushion insoles |
