Management of Running Injuries

Question 1:

The float phase, where both feet are in the air simultaneously, is the biggest difference between the walking and running gait cycle.

Management of Running Injuries

Question 2:

What are the primary roles of the foot and ankle in running?

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Question 3:

Which muscle is primarily responsible for controlling hip stability during the stance phase of running:

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Question 4:

Pain with which of the following tests is indicative of patellar tendinopathy?

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Question 5:

Rest and passive modalities are less effective than exercise and progressive loading during the initial stages of patellar tendinopathy.

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Question 6:

Which of the following is considered a true test for IT band syndrome?

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Question 7:

A runner presents with poorly defined anterior knee pain and has tenderness to palpation at the inferior patellar pole.  They also report pain from running and going downstairs.  The runner most likely has:

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Question 8:

The 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines report that taping should be used to restore muscle function in patients with patellofemoral pain.

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Question 9:

Which type of ankle sprain involves plantarflexion and inversion of the ankle?

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Question 10:

The Ottawa Ankle Rules state that x-rays are indicated when there is malleolar pain and which of the following:

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Question 11:

The goals of the protection phase following an ankle sprain are to reduce pain and inflammation while improving flexibility and range of motion.

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Question 12:

Which of the following interventions would not be recommended during the protection phase following an ankle sprain?

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Question 13:

A patient presents with posterior heel stiffness in the morning. Objective findings include tenderness in the midportion of the Achilles tendon and a positive Arc sign.  The patient most likely has:

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Question 14:

If an athlete presents with insertional Achilles tendinopathy, the initial use of a lift under the heel may be beneficial with heel raises to prevent compression between the tendon and calcaneus.

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Question 15:

Pain on the bottom of the foot and heel with the first few steps in the morning is typically indicative of:

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Question 16:

According to a 2021 study by Hamstra-Wright, which of the following was found to be a risk factor for developing plantar fasciitis?

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Question 17:

According to the most recent Clinical Practice Guidelines, strong evidence supports the use of joint mobilization in patients with plantar fasciitis.

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Question 18:

During the second half of the swing phase, which muscle group undergoes rapid lengthening while simultaneously acting to decelerate the limb in preparation for foot contact?

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Question 19:

According to a 2020 study of cross-country runners, runners with lower step rates were at increased risk of developing bone stress injury.

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Question 20:

Which of the following statements about tibial stress fractures is true?