ESS 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Toe, Metatarsal Bones, Orthotics

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Stretches from the 1st to the 5th metatarsal. Acts as a spring by returning to its normal position after it has been stretched. A thick white band of fibrous tissue originating from the medial aspect of the calcaneus and ending at the distal heads of the metatarsals. Muscle of the foot (don"t have to memorize the actual muscle) Movement of inversion and adduction (toward to midline) Athletes should be referred to qualified personnel for injury evaluation. Assessment of soft tissue (muscles and tendons) will allow for detection of point tenderness, swelling, muscle spasm or muscle guarding. Circulation must also be monitored using the dorsal pedal pulse. Located on anterior surface of ankle and foot. To palpate pulse, place fingers just lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe. To palpate pulse, place fingers behind and slightly below the medial malleolus. Foot problems are associated with improper footwear, poor hygiene, anatomical structural deviation or abnormal stresses.

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