The Ankle and Lower Leg True/False

The ankle joint is capable of dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion

The distal end of the tibia becomes enlarged, rounded, and projects forming the lateral malleolus.

A tight heel cord forces the foot into dorsiflexion, making it more susceptible to a lateral ankle sprain.

The tibia has the highest incidence of fractues to the leg.

The best way to prevent an ankle injury is through strengthening and bracing.

Tape that constricts soft tissue can cause serious injury by disrupting the biomechanics of the other joints in the foot.

When treating an Achilles tendon strain, one should stretch aggressively and put a heel lift under the calcaneus to reduce the stress placed on the Achilles tendon.

The most common ankle injuries result from eversion forces.

The Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury in young athletes.

In order for normal ankle motion to occur, you need at least 10 degrees of dorsiflexion.

Poorly applied tape does more harm than good.

Tx for a compartment syndrome includes, ice, compression, and elevation.

Mild stretching of lateral ligaments with little loss of motion or function is characteristic of second-degree ankle sprain.

Eversion ankle sprains are less common than inversion ankle sprains.

Achilles tendinitis is usually the result of repetitive stress and strain which causes constant inflammation.