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What is the main cause of plantar fasciitis?
What is the main cause of plantar fasciitis?
- Low arches in the foot
- Poor footwear
- Tight calf muscles
- Overuse of the plantar fascia (correct)
Varus knee, or bowlegs, can increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
Varus knee, or bowlegs, can increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis.
True (A)
Name one effective treatment for plantar fasciitis.
Name one effective treatment for plantar fasciitis.
Orthotics
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue located on the ______ of the foot.
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue located on the ______ of the foot.
Match the following foot conditions or factors with their descriptions:
Match the following foot conditions or factors with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Plantar fascia
Plantar fascia
A band of tissue on the sole of the foot that supports the arch and helps absorb shock.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation and swelling of the plantar fascia, often causing pain in the heel.
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
The strong bone at the back of your heel where the plantar fascia attaches.
Varus knee (bowlegs)
Varus knee (bowlegs)
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Cavus foot posture
Cavus foot posture
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Study Notes
Viva Voce Stations
- Four stations are available
- A coin toss determines station assignment
- Some stations assess acute injuries
- Other stations assess chronic injuries
- Possible eight injuries in total
Viva Topics
- Anterior Cruciate Knee ligament injury
- Elbow joint dislocation
- Hamstring strain
- Ankle sprain
- Patella tendonitis
- Osgood-Schlatter syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Chondromalacia patellae
Plantar Fasciitis
Anatomy
- Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury
- It affects the plantar fascia, a band of tissue on the sole of the foot
- The plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus)
Mechanism
- Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain due to inflammation and swelling
- The injury is caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the plantar fascia
Predisposing Factors
- Varus knee (bowlegs)
- Wearing spiked shoes
- Cavus foot (high-arched foot)
- High training volume
- Increased strain on the plantar fascia
Treatment/Rehabilitation
- Appropriate footwear
- Reduced training load
- Strengthening calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus) through calf raises
- Orthotics for foot support
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Description
This quiz covers the Viva Voce stations focusing on various injuries, including plantar fasciitis and its treatment. Participants will assess both acute and chronic injuries, gaining insights into anatomy and predisposing factors related to these conditions.
