Physical Therapy Interventions for Ankle Mobility and Plantar Fasciitis
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What is the primary indication for soft tissue mobilization to the plantar fascia?

  • Peroneal tendinitis
  • Plantar fasciitis (correct)
  • Tibialis posterior tendinitis
  • Achilles tendinitis

What is the purpose of intertarsal mobilizations in the midfoot?

  • To reduce pain in the heel
  • To increase calf flexibility
  • To assess and treat hypomobility (correct)
  • To improve ankle strength

What is the primary goal of manual therapy interventions for hallux limitus?

  • To improve balance and proprioception
  • To improve range of motion in the first toe (correct)
  • To increase strength in the foot
  • To reduce pain in the ankle

What is the benefit of self-myofascial release compared to static stretching on ankle range-of-motion?

<p>It improves range of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of traction glides in the treatment of hallux valgus?

<p>To realign the deviations in the first toe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of self-mobilization to the first toe for limited mobility?

<p>It can be performed as a self-treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Soft Tissue Mobilization in the context of ankle injuries?

<p>To improve soft tissue extensibility and dorsiflexion range of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion is applied to the soft tissue of the gastroc/soleus complex during Self-Soft Tissue Mobilization?

<p>A 'kneading' movement of the soft tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, what is the duration of the manual therapy effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization?

<p>10-20 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Self-Soft Tissue Mobilization as a home program?

<p>To improve soft tissue extensibility and range of motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to improve plantarflexion in the ankle?

<p>Talocrural anterior glide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for the distal tibiofibular glide assessment?

<p>Ankle sprains and difficulty with dorsiflexion/inversion/eversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the self-physiological plantarflexion mobilization?

<p>To improve plantarflexion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to mobilize the subtalar joint?

<p>Lateral subtalar glide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for the posterior/superior glide of distal talofibular joint?

<p>Pain with inversion post ankle sprain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the progression of the self-physiological plantarflexion mobilization?

<p>To a seated position with foot under leg to provide over-pressure into plantarflexion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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