PPT-Conditions of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg (FALL)

MOI Direct blow to the anterior shin Etiology A direct blow causes bleeding into the narrow space housing the nerves and blood vessels The tight surrounding fascia allows very limited expansion. ESAT 3600. Fundamentals of Athletic Training. Joints of the Ankle and Foot. Tibiofibular. joint. Ankle (. Talocrural. ) joint. Distal . end of. tibia fibula & . Talus. . Subtalar. joint. Divisions of foot. Sarah Rayner. Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapist. Anatomy. The ankle and foot is a complex structure comprised of 28 bones (including 2 sesamoid bones) and 55 articulations (including 30 synovial joints), interconnected by ligaments and muscles. If a bone injury is suspected the AT should. If an athlete has an Achilles rupture, he or she will be unable to…. . Matching. Lateral Ankle Sprain Eversion. Medial Ankle Sprain Inversion. HOPS stands for…. injuries. SECTA. Sports Medicine. Common Injuries of the . Foot & Ankle. Ankle sprains:. The most common injury. Mostly due to excessive inversion and plantar flexion. Most commonly injured ligament is the anterior talofibular ligament. Mr. Ryan – Sports Medicine. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing. Stage 1. — Acute inflammatory, Approx. 2 days. Phagocytes. — Specialized cells that engulf and gobble up the dead cells.. Leukocytes. — Infection fighting white blood cells.. If you experience foot or ankle pain, you may be able to find some relief with at-home treatments. If not, you should make an appointment with your podiatrist. If conservative methods fail, you may require foot and ankle surgery. Anatomy of the ankle and lower leg. Tibia- Serves as the principle weight bearing bone of the leg. . Fibula- Main function is to provide for the attachment of muscles.. Talus- Forms a link between the lower leg and the foot.. Bony anatomy. Tibia. Medial . mallelous. Fibula. Lateral . mallelous. Talus. Calcaneous. Soft Tissue Anatomy. Ligaments. Lateral aspect. Anterior . tibiofibular. Posterior . tibiofibular. Anterior . talofibular. Christopher Sullivan. Outline. What is Foot Drop?. Overview of gait cycle. Different kinds of existing AFOs. Actuator Selection. Timeline. Budget. Why do People Need Ankle Foot . Orthotics?. Foot Drop. Presented by:. Jonathan Reynolds, PT, PhD. 1/30/19. 1. 22. nd. Annual Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Conference . Diagnostic Excellence. Detailed history. Thorough examination. Radiology dependence. There are 28 bones in the lower leg/foot including:. Tibia & Fibula: Malleolus – (medial & lateral) ends of the tibia & fibula (commonly referred to as the ankle bones). Talus: sits on top of the calcaneus (forms the ankle joint along with tibia & fibula). Inservice by Kellie Adams . Objectives. Review ankle anatomy and biomechanics in order to understand motions involved at each joint during pronation. Apply running requirements for active duty soldiers to the prevalence of ankle and foot injuries in active duty soldiers. The foot has stresses that exceed the demands placed on any other area of the body.. The foot stabilizes and supports the rest of the body while standing, walking, running, or jumping.. Whether the impact with the ground is on the heel, the ball of the foot, or the toe, the foot responds by absorbing several hundred pounds of force up to three times the body’s weight.. By Andre De Oliveira. Rest…. Avoid putting weight on the affected ankle. Try to move as little as possible for the first few days. Use crutches or a cane if you have to walk or move.. Resting will allow time for healing and should stop any further damage being done to the foot or ankle..