Therapeutic Shoe Fitter

BIOMECHANICS

1. Kinetics is a study of motion and its causes

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

2. What role does the skeletal system play?

a. protects the vital organs

b. provides shape and support

c. allows us to move

d. all of the above

d. all of the above

3. The center of gravity in the human body is always located approximately at the navel.

TRUE

FALSE

FALSE

4. Force influences an inanimate object causing it to move. An example of this is

a. line of gravity

b. base of support

c. a runners foot pushing off the starting block

d. center of gravity

e. in item at rest

c. a runners foot pushing off the starting block

5. There are three basic levers which influence mobility in the human body.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

6. The pivot point in a lever is called the fulcrum

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

7. An example of a Class One lever is a wheelbarrow.

TRUE

FALSE

FALSE

8. The amount of leverage is dependent on the length of the lever.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

9. When a human is attempting to lift an object with their arm at their side (doing curls) where is the fulcrum?

a. in the biceps

b. at the shoulder

c. in the hand

d. mid way in the forearm

e. at the elbow

e. at the elbow

10. The first law of inertia pertains to an object remaining at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

11. Who was the scientist who discovered the laws of motion?

a. Sir Franklin Emerson

b. Sir Isaac Newton

c. Sir John Lennon

d. King Salomon

b. Sir Isaac Newton

12. Running into a brick wall is an example of the third law "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

13. Having an unbalanced force or ankle can cause imbalance of the knee, hip or shoulders.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

Common Foot Pathologies and Deformities

one of them is wrong

Neuropathy causes numbness or loss of feeling in the foot, thus it is important for diabetics to be aware of cuts and scrapes on their feet on a day to day basis.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

2. Neuropathy can cause many deformities including:

a. Hammer Toes

b. Charcot Feet

c. Bunions

d. Corns and calluses

e. all of the above

e. all of the above

3. How does poor circulation affect diabetics?

a. Contributes to diabetic foot problems by reducing oxygen and nutrients to feet

b. Swelling and dryness of the feet

c. Slowed healing process

d. Can causes ulcers, infection, and other conditions

e. All of the above

e. All of the above

4. What function does the Plantar Fascia provide in the foot?

a. Helps keep balance

b. Connects toes to the heel

c. Creates the arch of the foot

d. Both B and C above

d. Both B and C above

5. Night splints require certain prerequisites before they can be used as a proper treatment option. Which of the following is one of said prerequisites?

a. Made out of plastic

b. 10-20 Degrees Dorsiflexion

c. Ice pack in bottom of orthotic

d. All of the above

b. 10-20 Degrees Dorsiflexion

6. The Plantar Fascia connects to the ____________ while the Achilles Tendon connects to the _______________.

a. Achilles Tendon/Gastrocnemius

b. Calcaneus(Heel Bone)/ Soleus Muscle

c. Soleus Muscle/ Calcaneus

d. none of the above

b. Calcaneus(Heel Bone)/ Soleus Muscle

7. Why does it take the Achilles tendon a long time to heal?

a. It is very long

b. It is constantly used

c. It is avascular (not supplied with blood vessels)

d. None of the above

c. It is avascular (not supplied with blood vessels)

8. A bunion is caused by the inflammation of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe.

True

False

False

9. Bunions are hereditary; they are genetically passed down in your genes.

True

False

False

10. Hammer toe can only occur on the second toe (toe closest to the big toe).

True

False

False

11. Shin splints are also commonly called:

a. Tibial fractures

b. Leg Contractures

c. Tibial Stress Syndrome

d. None of the above

c. Tibial Stress Syndrome

12. Corns and calluses are only especially painful when first formed or when pressure is pushed against them.

a. True.

b. False

a. True.

13. Why might antibiotics be required for corns and calluses?

a. If ulcers occur

b. If an infection occurs

c. If there is excess bleeding

d. A and B

e. All of the above

d. A and B

14. Corns and Calluses can be dangerous for diabetics because of their thin skin and extra risk for bleeding in the corns and calluses, which can then lead to infections and ulcers.

True

False

True

15. Ulcers occur in diabetic patients because of foot neuropathy and overall fragile feet.

True

False

True

16. Ulcers can become gangrene if not treated promptly.

True

False

True

17. Gangrene is treatable even after the final stage where the tissue is dead and is black in color.

True

False

False

18. Amputations may be required for which of the following:

a. Gangrene

b. Ulcers

c. Infections

d. None of the above

e. A and C

e. A and C

19. Morton's Neuroma is what type of condition?

a. Nerve Condition

b. Tendon Condition

c. Capillary Condition

d. none of the above

a. Nerve Condition

20. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Metatarsalgia (ball-of-the-foot pain)?

a. Wearing high heels

b. Another type of foot deformity

c. Sports Injuries

d. Weak toe muscles

e. None of the above

e. None of the above