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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?

It improves range of motion Signup and view all the answers

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

To realign the deviations in the first toe Signup and view all the answers

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

It can be performed as a self-treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve soft tissue extensibility and dorsiflexion range of motion 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?

A 'kneading' movement of the soft tissue Signup and view all the answers

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

10-20 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve soft tissue extensibility and range of motion Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to improve plantarflexion in the ankle?

Talocrural anterior glide Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for the distal tibiofibular glide assessment?

Ankle sprains and difficulty with dorsiflexion/inversion/eversion Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve plantarflexion Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to mobilize the subtalar joint?

Lateral subtalar glide Signup and view all the answers

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

Pain with inversion post ankle sprain Signup and view all the answers

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

To a seated position with foot under leg to provide over-pressure into plantarflexion Signup and view all the answers