Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
The plantar fascia may be elongated by:
A. Stretching the extensor hallucis longus B. Contracting the flexor hallucis longus C. Stretching the achilles tendon D. Contracting the achilles tendon E. Supporting the medial longitudinal arch

Question 2
Running-related injuries of the lower extremity are often associated with:
A. Excessive pes planus B. Excessive pes cavus C. Excessive supination D. Excessive pronation E. Excessive inversion

Question 3
Support for turf toe includes:
A. Taping to limit hyperextension of the MTP joint B. Taping to limit hyperflexion of the MTP joint C. Taping to limit hyperextension of the PIP joint D. Taping to limit hyperflexion of the PIP joint E. Using a longitudinal arch pad to decrease stress on the joint

Question 4
What type of supportive device can be used for a contusion to the hindfoot?
A. Ankle support B. Longitudinal arch strapping C. Longitudinal arch padding D. Rearfoot control E. Heel cup

Question 5
While ice is being applied to a gastrocnemius contusion, the athlete's ankle should be in a position of A. Dorsiflexion B. Plantar flexion C. Neutral D. Inversion E. Eversion to decrease muscle spasm

Question 6
After receiving a blow to the anterior lower leg, an athlete has a diminished dorsalis pedis pulse and paresthesia between the great and second toe. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?
A. Myositis ossifications B. Anterior compartment syndrome C. Medial tibial stress syndrome D. Calcific tendinitis E. Stress fracture

Question 7
Plantar fascitis can be a result of:
a. Excessive oversupination
b. Excessive overpronation
c. Training errors
d. Poor strength or flexibility of the Achilles tendon
e. Poor strength or flexibility of the anterior tibialis muscle
A. a, c and e B. a and d C. b, c and d D. b, c and e E. b and c

Question 8
Compression, distraction and percussion tests are best used to determine a possible:
A. Ligamentous injury B. Tendinitis C. Bursitis D. Fracture E. Muscle strains

Question 9
The Thompson's test is used to determine:
A. The integrity of the Achilles tendon B. The integrity of the deltoid ligament C. A fracture of the 5th metatarsal D. The collateral ligament integrity of the ankle E. A fracture of the lower fibula

Question 10
Resisted range of motion testing is used to determine:
A. The integrity of ligamentous structures B. The degree of muscular injury C. The degree of bursitis D. Areas of stress fracture E. Functional capabilities

Define the following terms:

Heel bruise

Kinematics

Metatarsalagia

Neuritis

Nonunion fracture

Plantar fascia

Pronation

Shin bruise

Supination

Tenosynovitis

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