18 Questions
What is a common risk factor for Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
Supinated foot type
Which of the following tests is NOT typically used to determine the level of instability in patients with CAI?
Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)
What type of episodes are characteristic of CAI?
Chronic episodes with repeated pain over the anterior lateral ankle
Which of the following impairments are NOT typically associated with CAI?
Emotional impairments
What is the significance of patient perception in the diagnosis of CAI?
Patient perception is a reliable indicator of ankle instability in CAI
When is bracing deemed necessary for patients with CAI?
Bracing may be needed to allow participation in sports activities for those with CAI
What is the primary difference in examination findings between an acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
Absence of repeated swelling and discoloration in CAI
Which of the following is true regarding the use of bracing in Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
Bracing is not needed initially in CAI
Which of the following risk factors for Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) is independent of previous injury?
Supinated foot type
Which of the following is a common motor-behavioral impairment associated with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
None of the above
Which of the following is a common sensory-perceptual impairment associated with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
Reduced ability to identify ankle inversion
Which of the following patient populations would benefit the most from prophylactic bracing during sports due to risk for Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)?
Patients with a history of acute lateral ankle sprains (LAS)
What is the primary reason for using the Anterior Drawer test, Reverse Anterior Drawer Test, and Talar tilt test in the examination of CAI?
To determine the level of instability
What is the characteristic difference in pain patterns between acute LAS and CAI?
CAI has more frequent pain episodes
What is the significance of supinated foot type as a risk factor for CAI?
It increases the risk of CAI
What is the primary difference between patho-mechanical and motor-behavioral impairments in CAI?
Patho-mechanical impairments are structural, whereas motor-behavioral impairments are functional
What is the role of bracing in patients with CAI?
To functionally allow patients to participate in sports with CAI
What is the significance of rigorous sports with end range of motion, twisting, and pivoting as a risk factor for CAI?
It increases the risk of CAI
Test your knowledge on ankle instability, recurrent sprained ankle, and related concepts such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, CAI, ankle sensorimotor control deficit, and risk factors for ankle sprains.
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