THE FOOT

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THE FOOT

• Chapter 14

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Introduction

• The traditional sports activities in which
  athletes compete at the high school, college and
  professional level all involve some elements of
  running, jumping and changing directions. The
  function of the foot is critical. One instant
  the foot must be a mobile adapter to absorb
  shock, and the next minute it must become a rigid
  lever to propel the body forward. Injury is
  common.

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Foot Anatomy

• Bones
• Articulations
• Stabilizing Ligaments
• Muscles and Movements
• Nerve Supply and Blood Supply
• Arches
• Plantar Fascia

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Foot Biomechanics

• Normal Gait Patterns
• Pronation and Supination
• Excessive Pronation
• Excessive Supination
• Other Structural Deformities

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Prevention of Foot Problems

• Shoes Socks
• Construction
• Selection
• Proper Foot Care Hygiene
• Foot Orthotics and Devices

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Assessing Foot Conditions

• History
• Observation
• Palpation
• Special Tests

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Recognition ManagementSpecific Injuries
Conditions

• Injuries to the Tarsal Region
• Injuries to the Calcaneous
• Arches - Pes Planus and Pes Cavus Foot
• Injuries to the Metatarsal Region
• Injuries to the MP area
• Injuries to the Toes

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Foot Rehabilitation

• General
• Weight Bearing
• Joint Mobilization
• Flexibility
• Neuromuscular
• Foot Orthotics
• Prevention from Reinjury

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Summary

• The function of the foot is critical to athletic
  performance.
• Evaluation and recognition of injuries and
  conditions can present a challenge to the
  athletic trainer.
• Many chronic conditions of the lower extremity
  can be related to foot mechanics.
• Management, rehabilitation, and prevention of
  foot conditions is essential.