Patho Ankle

Question 1

4 general causes of abnormal gait

Answer 1

Decreased joint motion

Weakness

Pain

Impaired motor control

Question 2

Impaired motor control includes

Answer 2

Lack of selective muscle control

Mass flexor and extensor patterns

Question 3

Penalties related to abnormal gait (10)

Answer 3

Decreased shock absorption

Increased energy expenditure

Decreased preparation for swing

Decreased preparation for stance

Decreased limb advancement

Decreased FWD progression

Decreased stability

Decreased stride length

Decreased foot clearance

Increased soft tissue stress/strain

Question 4

Weakness in DF are shown where

Answer 4

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All Swing phases

Question 5

PF weakness is shown in

Answer 5

Mid and terminal stance

Question 6

Invertor weakness is shown in

Answer 6

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Mid and terminal stance

Question 7

Excessive PF in terminal swing - initial contact potential causes

Answer 7

DF weakness

Calf tightness/contracture

Question 8

Excessive PF initial contact penalty in initial contact

Answer 8

Decreased stance phase progression (lack of heel rocker)

Question 9

Excessive ankle PF in midstance-terminal stance causes and penalty

Answer 9

Calf tightness/ contracture

Decreased FWD progression (lack of ankle rocker)

Question 10

Excessive ankle PF in midstance-terminal stance compensatory

Answer 10

Hip and knee extensor weakness

Push body forward as opposed to hip and knee extension pulling body forward

Question 11

Compensatory strategies to augment FWD progression in midstance - terminal stance

Answer 11

Knee hyperextension

Midfoot pronation

Early heel raise and elevated center of mass