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What is Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome?
What is the Gastrocnemius?
Short muscle
What is the Soleus?
Short muscle
What does the term 'Peroneals' refer to?
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What are Adductors?
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What is the Iliotibial Head?
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What is the Hip Flexor Complex?
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What is the Biceps Femoris?
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What is the Anterior Tibialis?
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What is the Posterior Tibialis?
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What is the Vastus Medialis?
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What are Gluteus Medius/Maximus?
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What are Hip External Rotators?
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What does increased 'Knee Adduction' indicate?
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What does increased 'Foot Pronation' lead to?
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What is 'Ankle Dorsiflexion'?
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What does 'Plantar Fasciitis' refer to?
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What is the condition referred to as 'Patellar Tendonitis'?
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What does 'Low-back Pain' signify?
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Study Notes
Pes Planus Distortion Syndrome
- Characterized by flat feet and knock knees.
- Involves foot pronation, adducted, and internally rotated knees.
Short Muscles Involved
- Gastrocnemius: A muscle located in the calf.
- Soleus: Also a calf muscle, contributes to foot movement.
- Peroneals: Group of muscles on the outer side of the lower leg.
- Adductors: Muscles located in the inner thigh, responsible for adducting the leg.
- Iliotibial Head: Part of the iliotibial band, which stabilizes the knee.
- Hip Flexor Complex: Includes several muscles that help flex the hip.
- Biceps Femoris: One of the hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh.
Lengthened Muscles Involved
- Anterior Tibialis: Located at the front of the lower leg, responsible for ankle dorsiflexion.
- Posterior Tibialis: Supports the arch of the foot, often lengthened in pes planus.
- Vastus Medialis: Portion of the quadriceps, involved in knee stability.
- Gluteus Medius/Maximus: Key muscles for hip abduction and stability.
- Hip External Rotators: Muscles that assist in rotating the hip outward.
Increased Movement Patterns
- Knee Adduction: Tendency for the knees to move toward each other.
- Knee Internal Rotation: Increased inward rotation of the knee joint.
- Foot Pronation: Increased flattening of the foot arch during movement.
- Foot External Rotation: Adjustment of foot positioning outward.
Decreased Movement Patterns
- Ankle Dorsiflexion: Limited ability to bring the top of the foot toward the shin.
- Ankle Inversion: Reduced movement of the foot twisting inward.
Possible Injuries Associated
- Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel to the toes.
- Posterior Tibialis Injury: Often associated with overuse or dysfunction in pes planus.
- Patellar Tendonitis: Also known as jumper's knee, inflammation of the patellar tendon.
- Low-back Pain: Common injury due to altered gait and posture from pes planus.
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