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Abnormal Mechanics of the Foot/Ankle
Abnormal Mechanics of the Foot/Ankle
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03/02/2016

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what are the 3 types of abnormal pronation
Definition
failure to resupinate
late pronation
early excessive pronation
Term
describe failure to resupinate
Definition
from terminal stance to preswing the subtalar and midtarsal jts remain pronated resulting in a loss of a rigid lever
Term
describe late pronation
Definition
little to no pronation occurs from initial contact to midstance with sudden pronation occuring from terminal stance to preswing. Results in a loss of shock absorption and rigid lever
Term
Describe early excessive pronation
Definition
subtalar and midtarsal jts are pronated throughout the entire stance phase of gait. Shock absorption and rigid lever are lost
Term
Abnormal pronation wear pattern
Definition
Heel, medial arch to ball of foot, to big toe
Term
(6) intrinsic causes of abnormal pronation
Definition
forefoot varus
rearfoot varus
ankle jt equinus
trauma
ligamnetous laxity
bony abnormalities
Term
what is forefoot varus
Definition
inversion of the forefoot on the rear foot with the subtalar jt in neutral
Term
what range is considered WNL for forefoot varus
Definition
0-7 degrees
Term
Forefoot Varus compensation looks like what (2)
Definition
evert calcaneus
abduction of MTJ in transverse plane
Term
Forefoot varus compensation has this "sign"
Definition
too many toes sign
Term
what is rearfoot varus
Definition
varus position of the calcaneus (rearfoot) when the subtalar jt is positioned in neutral
Term
what is considered a normal range for rearfoot varus
Definition
0-3 degrees
Term
rear foot varus will lack what ROM
Definition
eversion
Term
rearfoot varus compensation
Definition
at initial contact the calcaneus moves from varus to a vertical position in an attempt to pronate the STJ
Term
when does rearfoot varus compensation become a problem
Definition
if compensatory pronation occurs
Term
what is equinus
Definition
PF position of the foot occuring at the AJ or midtarsal/forefoot
Term
equinius causes (2)
Definition
congenital
neurological
Term
dorsiflexion range needed for normal gait
Definition
6-10
Term
equinus compensation
Definition
unable to dorsiflex at AJ results in increased/compensatory pronation at the STJ or MTJ
Term
traumatic flatfoot is a result of what
Definition
rupture or overstretching of the posterior tibialis tendon
Term
Tibialis posterior role/action (3)
Definition
strong supinator
rearfoot stabilizer
eccentrically controls STJ eversion
Term
clinical dx of traumatic flatfoot (3)
Definition
excessive pronation
too many toes sign
inability to raise up on the toes
Term
Ligamentous laxity: 4 ligaments to consider
Definition
long plantar ligament
short plantar ligament
spring ligament
plantar fascia
Term
Ligamentous laxity may occur secondary to what (3)
Definition
abnormal development
excessive weight
systemic conditions (RA, diabetes)
Term
Bony abnormality
Definition
weak osseous support of the talar head at the anteromedial facet during weight bearing
Term
Extrinsic Causes of Abnormal Pronation (4)
Definition
rotational deformities of the LE
Leg length discrepancy
Genu varum
genu valgum
Term
Extrinsic Causes of Abnormal Pronation: ROtational deformities of the LE include (3)
Definition
femoral anteversion
tibial internal rotation
tibial external rotaiton
Term
what is the normal range for femoral anteversion
Definition
8-15 degrees
Term
what is considered abnormal femoral anteversion
Definition
>15 degrees
Term
How is abnormal femoral anteversion ID'd?
Definition
Craig's test
ROM asessment may reveal significant decrease in ER and increase in IR
Term
Genu valgum creates what type of moment at the foot and ankle
Definition
pronation
Term
Genu valgum creates a pronation moment at the foot and ankle with associated tension to what structures
Definition
medial structures of the knee
Term
Genu varum is associated with what
Definition
inversion at calcaneus and forefoot creating compensatory excessive pronation
Term
Causes of anatomic LLD (5)
Definition
fx's
uneven development
epiphyseal irritation
coxa vara
abnormal pelvic development
Term
causes of functional LLD (3)
Definition
pelvic malalignment
unilateral mm tightness
ligamentous laxity
Term
Abnormal forces to the foot with abnormal pronation: what leads to anterolateral ankle pain
Definition
increased compression laterally
Term
Abnormal forces to the foot with abnormal pronation: increased distraction forces medially leads to what (3)
Definition
posterior tibialis tendinitis
achilles tendinitis
traction of the posterior tibial nn
Term
Abnormal forces to the foot with abnormal pronation: what leads to plantar facsitis
Definition
increased tensile stress on the plantar fascia
Term
Consequences of Abnormal pronation: progressive
Definition
tissue breakdown resulting in hypermobility of the foot
Term
Consequences of Abnormal pronation: loss
Definition
of shock absorption
Term
Consequences of Abnormal pronation: trauma (3)
Definition
to tendons that support and control the medial arch
to achilles tendon
to plantar fascia
Term
Consequences of Abnormal pronation: Increased (2)
Definition
dorsiflexion of the 1st ray
IR of LE
Term
Consequences of Abnormal pronation: compression/impingement of what structures
Definition
anterolateral
Term
abnormal supination causes (6)
Definition
high arched or pes cavus foot
inability of the foot to pronate during the stnace phase of gait
LLD
tight PF and intrinsicts of the foot with associated weakness of DF and contracture of plantar fascia
forefoot valgus
rigid PF first ray
Term
abnormal supination results in what
Definition
a rigid structure that is unable to adapt to uneven surfaces or absorb shock
Term
abnormal supination has an increased risk of what
Definition
lateral ligamentous sprains
Term
abnormal supination has what potential associated pathologies (2)
Definition
tissue inflammation
possible jt destruction
Term
forefoot valgus presentation
Definition
eversion of the forefoot with the rearfoot in subtalar neutral
Term
compensated forefoot valgus: what aspect of the foot hits first
Definition
medial aspect
Term
compensated forefoot valgus: medial aspect of the foot hits first, creates what?
Definition
rapid supination at the STJ
Term
compensated forefoot valgus: associated ____ _____ and _____ _____ _____ commmon
Definition
ankle instability
progressive tissue contracture
Term
presentaiton of rigid PF first ray
Definition
first ray is positioned plantarly in relation to other 4 MT's
Term
Rigid PF first ray compensation:
Definition
similar to forefoot valgus
results in excessive supination at the STJ
Term
Biomechanical consequences of excessive supination: what leads to metatarsalgia (2)
Definition
increase PF rays
Increase forefoot loading
Term
Biomechanical consequences of excessive supination: contracture of the plantar fascia leads to what (2)
Definition
plantarfascitis
heel spurs
Term
Biomechanical consequences of excessive supination: lateral ligament sprains are a result of what
Definition
increased tension on lateral ligaments
Term
Biomechanical consequences of excessive supination: pronation occurs terminal stance. midfoot unstable leads to what (2)
Definition
decreased shock absorption at Heel strike
overload to tissues
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