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What is the patient position for the calcaneus long-axis distraction adjustment I taught you in class?
What is the patient position for the calcaneus long-axis distraction adjustment I taught you in class?
Using the adjustment you have been taught in class, what is the vector for the adjustment of the foot/ankle when utilizing a Tuli board?
Using the adjustment you have been taught in class, what is the vector for the adjustment of the foot/ankle when utilizing a Tuli board?
When we are distracting the tarsals very generally, which side of the foot are we concerned with? AKA: Which side is 'opening up'?
When we are distracting the tarsals very generally, which side of the foot are we concerned with? AKA: Which side is 'opening up'?
Following an inversion ankle sprain, the talus biomechanics have been altered. What listing makes the most sense in this scenario?
Following an inversion ankle sprain, the talus biomechanics have been altered. What listing makes the most sense in this scenario?
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If you are adjusting the navicular in a plantar to dorsal vector and you're using your hypothenar, what is your doctor position?
If you are adjusting the navicular in a plantar to dorsal vector and you're using your hypothenar, what is your doctor position?
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Why is obtaining a good superior to inferior tissue pull prior to thrusting important for creating long-axis distraction of the talus?
Why is obtaining a good superior to inferior tissue pull prior to thrusting important for creating long-axis distraction of the talus?
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When adjusting the various phalangeal and metacarpal joints, which joint are we most concerned about and need to take into special consideration?
When adjusting the various phalangeal and metacarpal joints, which joint are we most concerned about and need to take into special consideration?
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What clinical finding does NOT support the adjustment of an anterior malpositioned talus?
What clinical finding does NOT support the adjustment of an anterior malpositioned talus?
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Which adjustment for the hip requires the doctor to be on the contralateral side of the patient?
Which adjustment for the hip requires the doctor to be on the contralateral side of the patient?
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Using the technique taught in lab and in your textbook, what is your force generator for a supine, hip long-axis distraction?
Using the technique taught in lab and in your textbook, what is your force generator for a supine, hip long-axis distraction?
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What is the vector for the 'Bimanual grasp/proximal femur; inferior glide in flexion'?
What is the vector for the 'Bimanual grasp/proximal femur; inferior glide in flexion'?
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When performing external rotation of the hip using the adjustment learned in class, does the foot move more toward midline or away from midline after creating the tissue pull and locking the joint out?
When performing external rotation of the hip using the adjustment learned in class, does the foot move more toward midline or away from midline after creating the tissue pull and locking the joint out?
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Excessive anteversion would cause what findings?
Excessive anteversion would cause what findings?
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In elderly populations, which location on the femur is most likely to fracture?
In elderly populations, which location on the femur is most likely to fracture?
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If the hip is externally rotated, what happens to the anterior ligaments of the hip?
If the hip is externally rotated, what happens to the anterior ligaments of the hip?
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Which adjustment puts the hip in the most compromising position in relation to the way it most likely dislocates? AKA: What adjustment causes the most stress in the same way the hip dislocates?
Which adjustment puts the hip in the most compromising position in relation to the way it most likely dislocates? AKA: What adjustment causes the most stress in the same way the hip dislocates?
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_______ is characterized by a burning pain in the anterior and lateral portions of the thigh.
_______ is characterized by a burning pain in the anterior and lateral portions of the thigh.
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Your patient is supine with their leg abducted off the table and you are straddling their leg creating gentle LAD. If you are pressing on the inside of the patient's knee away from the patient (M-L), what are you creating and what structure are you testing the integrity of? (Stretching)
Your patient is supine with their leg abducted off the table and you are straddling their leg creating gentle LAD. If you are pressing on the inside of the patient's knee away from the patient (M-L), what are you creating and what structure are you testing the integrity of? (Stretching)
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Compression and rotation of the knee would best test what structures for injuries?
Compression and rotation of the knee would best test what structures for injuries?
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What structure does NOT make up part of the 'Unhappy Triad' for knee injuries?
What structure does NOT make up part of the 'Unhappy Triad' for knee injuries?
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Which of these conditions is more chronic than acute?
Which of these conditions is more chronic than acute?
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When creating a valgus force on the knee, what is being compressed and what is being stretched?
When creating a valgus force on the knee, what is being compressed and what is being stretched?
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Patient has reduced knee flexion, what could possibly be a reason why? Choose the best answer.
Patient has reduced knee flexion, what could possibly be a reason why? Choose the best answer.
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Which way will tarsals primarily subluxate?
Which way will tarsals primarily subluxate?
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A patient presents with the beginning of hallux valgus and is a teenager. What is NOT a recommendation for them?
A patient presents with the beginning of hallux valgus and is a teenager. What is NOT a recommendation for them?
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What wearing pattern is common for patients with over-pronation issues? Choose the best answer.
What wearing pattern is common for patients with over-pronation issues? Choose the best answer.
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A patient with pronation syndrome may show what in their Achilles tendons?
A patient with pronation syndrome may show what in their Achilles tendons?
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The talocrural joint is composed of the following bones except:
The talocrural joint is composed of the following bones except:
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Where does Gout like to live?
Where does Gout like to live?
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What bone can be found by palpating a tuberosity or tubercle on the medial side of the foot that we learned in class?
What bone can be found by palpating a tuberosity or tubercle on the medial side of the foot that we learned in class?
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Which of these is not a treatment for plantar fasciitis?
Which of these is not a treatment for plantar fasciitis?
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When mapping pressure along the bottom of the foot, if the force runs on the lateral side of the foot until propulsion, where it streaks across the MTPs during the stance phase, what is the patient likely favoring?
When mapping pressure along the bottom of the foot, if the force runs on the lateral side of the foot until propulsion, where it streaks across the MTPs during the stance phase, what is the patient likely favoring?
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For the average person, our intrinsic foot muscles are __________ while our plantar flexors are __________.
For the average person, our intrinsic foot muscles are __________ while our plantar flexors are __________.
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Are foot strengthening exercises generally better for flat feet or people with high arches?
Are foot strengthening exercises generally better for flat feet or people with high arches?
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How would we rehab someone with shin splints?
How would we rehab someone with shin splints?
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What is an easy shortcut to palpate the cuboid when attempting to adjust it using the reinforced thumb contact?
What is an easy shortcut to palpate the cuboid when attempting to adjust it using the reinforced thumb contact?
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The subtalar joint formed between the _________ is also a hingelike joint.
The subtalar joint formed between the _________ is also a hingelike joint.
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With an inversion ankle injury, which ligament is NOT in danger of being overstretched?
With an inversion ankle injury, which ligament is NOT in danger of being overstretched?
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What condition can present with the patient saying it feels like they're "walking on a marble"?
What condition can present with the patient saying it feels like they're "walking on a marble"?
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If your patient is prone with their knee flexed to 90 degrees and you squeeze the calf muscles, what do you expect to happen?
If your patient is prone with their knee flexed to 90 degrees and you squeeze the calf muscles, what do you expect to happen?
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The ______ ligament attaches from the sustentaculum tali to the navicular. The function of this ligament is to keep the medial aspect of the forefoot and hindfoot in apposition and, in so doing, help to maintain the arched configuration of the foot.
The ______ ligament attaches from the sustentaculum tali to the navicular. The function of this ligament is to keep the medial aspect of the forefoot and hindfoot in apposition and, in so doing, help to maintain the arched configuration of the foot.
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A Jones Fracture is most common following what kind of injury?
A Jones Fracture is most common following what kind of injury?
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Pronation is made up of all these movements besides which?
Pronation is made up of all these movements besides which?
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If a patient cannot bear weight on their ankle following an inversion injury, what is the next step?
If a patient cannot bear weight on their ankle following an inversion injury, what is the next step?
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When creating an M-L glide of the proximal tibia, and with our non-contact hand having the patient's leg between our arm and our ribs, what type of force are we creating in the knee when we bring the joint to pretension?
When creating an M-L glide of the proximal tibia, and with our non-contact hand having the patient's leg between our arm and our ribs, what type of force are we creating in the knee when we bring the joint to pretension?
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When performing a long-axis distraction of the knee, what is our force generator?
When performing a long-axis distraction of the knee, what is our force generator?
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Patient presents with a history of patellar dislocations, which adjustment is contraindicated and should not be performed without a more in-depth evaluation and why.
Patient presents with a history of patellar dislocations, which adjustment is contraindicated and should not be performed without a more in-depth evaluation and why.
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When adjusting for a superior malpositioned proximal fibula, which adjustment makes the most sense? What type of ankle sprain would you image correlates with this finding the most?
When adjusting for a superior malpositioned proximal fibula, which adjustment makes the most sense? What type of ankle sprain would you image correlates with this finding the most?
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Knowing what motions aggravate FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement), what motions would most cause increased discomfort for a patient who is experiencing this?
Knowing what motions aggravate FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement), what motions would most cause increased discomfort for a patient who is experiencing this?
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An angle of 5 degrees of anteversion would produce what?
An angle of 5 degrees of anteversion would produce what?
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When creating a lateral-medial (L-M) glide of the proximal tibia, our non-contact hand has the patient's leg between our arm and our ribs. What type of force are we creating in the knee when we bring the joint to pretension?
When creating a lateral-medial (L-M) glide of the proximal tibia, our non-contact hand has the patient's leg between our arm and our ribs. What type of force are we creating in the knee when we bring the joint to pretension?
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When thrusting to create anterior to posterior glide on the proximal tibia, what structure are we testing? Alternatively, what is the structure resisting this movement? Choose the best answer.
When thrusting to create anterior to posterior glide on the proximal tibia, what structure are we testing? Alternatively, what is the structure resisting this movement? Choose the best answer.
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Which mechanism is connected to patellar tendinitis more than others?
Which mechanism is connected to patellar tendinitis more than others?
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The so-called screw-home mechanism, which is a combination of ______ rotation of the tibia occurring with knee _________, further approximates the osseous structures and tightens the ligamentous structures to stabilize the joint.
The so-called screw-home mechanism, which is a combination of ______ rotation of the tibia occurring with knee _________, further approximates the osseous structures and tightens the ligamentous structures to stabilize the joint.
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Following an ankle sprain, which movement needs to be the FIRST thing to be restored before moving on to more advanced rehab?
Following an ankle sprain, which movement needs to be the FIRST thing to be restored before moving on to more advanced rehab?
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When trying to verify if we are on the Biceps Femoris, what can we ask our patient to do to activate the muscle while they are prone?
When trying to verify if we are on the Biceps Femoris, what can we ask our patient to do to activate the muscle while they are prone?
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What is NOT a cause of plantar fasciitis?
What is NOT a cause of plantar fasciitis?
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________ is a lateral deviation of the big toe, usually with a concomitant metatarsal varum. Improperly fitting footwear, as well as an unstable and pronated foot, has been blamed for this condition.
________ is a lateral deviation of the big toe, usually with a concomitant metatarsal varum. Improperly fitting footwear, as well as an unstable and pronated foot, has been blamed for this condition.
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Generally, what is the benefit of performing 'Hypothenar/trochanter push; long-axis distraction' over other variants, for example, 'Bimanual grasp/distal tibia pull; long-axis distraction'?
Generally, what is the benefit of performing 'Hypothenar/trochanter push; long-axis distraction' over other variants, for example, 'Bimanual grasp/distal tibia pull; long-axis distraction'?
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Which finding should you be aware of in children with hip pain? When moving the hip into flexion, it may rotate into external rotation.
Which finding should you be aware of in children with hip pain? When moving the hip into flexion, it may rotate into external rotation.
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No matter which variant of adjustment we use, when we place the patient's foot/ankle into either Inversion or Eversion, what is our line of drive?
No matter which variant of adjustment we use, when we place the patient's foot/ankle into either Inversion or Eversion, what is our line of drive?
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If you are creating M-L tilt of the 5th DIP joint and you have your proper positioning, CP, and SCP; with your distal hand, are you bending the toe toward you or away from you?
If you are creating M-L tilt of the 5th DIP joint and you have your proper positioning, CP, and SCP; with your distal hand, are you bending the toe toward you or away from you?
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If you are adjusting the navicular in a plantar to dorsal vector and you're using your hypothenar to do so, what is your doctor's position?
If you are adjusting the navicular in a plantar to dorsal vector and you're using your hypothenar to do so, what is your doctor's position?
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Why do we ask our patients to grasp their unaffected knee when we are taking Hip Flexion Range of Motion (RoM)?
Why do we ask our patients to grasp their unaffected knee when we are taking Hip Flexion Range of Motion (RoM)?
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Which head of the gastrocnemius muscle is more predisposed to being strained?
Which head of the gastrocnemius muscle is more predisposed to being strained?
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When you passively evert the foot, which ligament are you NOT checking?
When you passively evert the foot, which ligament are you NOT checking?
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Are stress fractures in the lower extremity more due to single event experiences or microtraumas occurring over time adding up until the breaking point?
Are stress fractures in the lower extremity more due to single event experiences or microtraumas occurring over time adding up until the breaking point?
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Why do we create hip extension when we perform "Hypothenar/proximal femur, palmar distal femur grasp; posterior-to-anterior glide"?
Why do we create hip extension when we perform "Hypothenar/proximal femur, palmar distal femur grasp; posterior-to-anterior glide"?
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When performing internal rotation of the hip using the adjustment we learned in class, does the foot move more toward midline or away from midline after you've created the tissue pull and locked the joint out?
When performing internal rotation of the hip using the adjustment we learned in class, does the foot move more toward midline or away from midline after you've created the tissue pull and locked the joint out?
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With pronation syndrome, what would the patient report feeling in their feet?
With pronation syndrome, what would the patient report feeling in their feet?
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Right before our heel hits the ground in our gait cycle, what position do we want our foot in and why do we want it that way?
Right before our heel hits the ground in our gait cycle, what position do we want our foot in and why do we want it that way?
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When adjusting for an inferior malpositioned proximal fibula, which adjustment makes the most sense and what type of ankle sprain correlates with this finding?
When adjusting for an inferior malpositioned proximal fibula, which adjustment makes the most sense and what type of ankle sprain correlates with this finding?
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Following an eversion ankle sprain, the talus biomechanics have been altered. What listing makes the most sense in this scenario?
Following an eversion ankle sprain, the talus biomechanics have been altered. What listing makes the most sense in this scenario?
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