KINE 3575 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: High Ankle Sprain, Plantar Fasciitis, Calcaneal Spur
20 Dec 2019
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Injury occurs to the base (mtp) joint of the hallux: this injury is named after turf, person is usually already in extended position and something happens that makes them go past it. Inside part is getting stretched: different structures are involved. Injuries to the foot: heel pain is common affliction in both the athletic and non-athletic populations. In sport with running and jumping related sports and are worse by poor fitted shoes. Plantar fasciitis: most common of all heel conditions and approx. 10% of pop have this: traction type of injury common at insertion of structure to medial calcaneal tubercle, broad band connective tissue, heel pain. Other calcaneal conditions: calcaneal spur, heel spur, small osteophyte or bone spur located on the calcaneus, common in bottom of the foot or where there is traction, detected by x-rays, foot bone is exposed to constant stress. Sesamoiditis: painful forefoot condition found on plantar.
