Orthotic Fitter Course Summer 2014
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| 1556153605 | What motion causes whiplash? | Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical spine. | 0 | |
| 1556153606 | What part of the anatomy is affected by whiplash? | The cervical spine. | 1 | |
| 1556153607 | Define Stenosis | The abnormal narrowing of a passage of the body. | 2 | |
| 1556153608 | What part of the anatomy is affected by degenerative disc disease? | Anywhere in the spine. | 3 | |
| 1556153609 | What part of the anatomy is affected by clavicle fracture/shoulder subluxation? | The clavicle and the shoulder socket. Specifically the humerus, scapula and shoulder socket. | 4 | |
| 1556153610 | What is the goal of orthotic treatment regarding clavicle fracture and shoulder subluxation? | To prevent movement of the injured area while providing compressive support which gives proprioceptive feedback and allowing normal range of motion of anatomy within the vicinity. | 5 | |
| 1556153611 | How is tennis elbow related to lateral and medial epicondylitits? | Tennis elbow is the inflammation of the extensor forearm muscle/tendon origins at the lateral epicondyle. Golfers elbow is inflammation of the flexor forearm muscle/tendon origins at the medial epicondyle. | 6 | |
| 1556153612 | What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? | The median nerve. | 7 | |
| 1556153613 | What is De Quervain's syndrome? | A condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist making it hard to grasp anything. | 8 | |
| 1556153614 | What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? | A sprain is an injury of a ligament while a strain is the injury of a muscle or tendon. | 9 | |
| 1556153615 | What population is most affected by osteoporosis? | Most common in older women. | 10 | |
| 1556153616 | What is degenerative joint disease? | Osteoarthritis | 11 | |
| 1556153617 | What proper lifting techniques prevent lower back pain? | Lifting with your legs keeping the spine in normal alignment. | 12 | |
| 1556153618 | What are two orthotic treatment options for herniated discs? | Cervical collars and LSO's. | 13 | |
| 1556153619 | Why is physical therapy important regarding herniated discs? | Strengthening the spine muscles helps to offload the discs. | 14 | |
| 1556153620 | Related anatomy to herniated disc? | An intervertebral disc is made up of an inner nucleus pulposus surrounded by an outter annulus fibrosus. | 15 | |
| 1556153621 | Related anatomy to laminectomy syndrome? | The anatomy of the spine that is operated on with failure to achieve outcomes. | 16 | |
| 1556153622 | Related anatomy to anterior compression fractures? | Fracture of the spine related to neurological problems usually. These are rare. | 17 | |
| 1556153623 | Define spondylolysis as well as related anatomy. | A defect in the vertebrae of the lower spine. Specifically at L5 and S1. 90% at L5 Degeneration of the pars interarticularis which is what joins the upper and lower joints. If fractured vertebrae do not articulate correctly. | 18 | |
| 1556153624 | Define spondylolisthesis as well as related anatomy. | L5 slides anteriorly on S1 leading to discomfort and possibly pinched nerves. | 19 | |
| 1556153625 | Define geriatric kyphosis. | Increased hunchback curvature of the back caused by disc degeneration in the elderly. | 20 | |
| 1556153626 | Explain diabetes mellitus. | Metabolic disease causing high blood sugar categorized as type one and type two. | 21 | |
| 1556153627 | Orthotic treatment for venous insufficiency? | Devices that offer compression to help return blood to the heart. | 22 | |
| 1556153628 | Orthotic treatment for deep vein thrombosis? | Compression stockings. | 23 | |
| 1556153629 | What is the role of the lymphatic system? | It is part of the immune system that helps fight infection and disease. | 24 | |
| 1556153630 | Measurement and comparison of limb size can aid in the what? | The diagnosis of lymphedema. | 25 | |
| 1556153631 | What role does an orthotic fitter have in managing lymphedema? | Use of compressive stockings and orthotics that aid in movement to cycle lymph. | 26 | |
| 1556153632 | How is leg length discrepancy measured? | Measure between the anterior superior illiac spine and medial malleolus. | 27 | |
| 1556153633 | How is chondromalacia (patellofemoral syndrome) impacted by the q angle? | A Q angle of greater than 15 degrees can cause symptoms. | 28 | |
| 1556153634 | Regarding osteoarthritis, what compartment is involved if genu varum is seen? | Medial | 29 | |
| 1556153635 | How is osteoarthritis managed with orthotics? | Compressive as well as offloading functional knee braces and wedged shoes. | 30 | |
| 1556153636 | What population is affected by Osgood Schlatter's disease? | Children and adolescents going through growth spurts during puberty. | 31 | |
| 1556153637 | What part of the anatomy is damaged by Osgood Schlatter's disease? | A painful lump forms on the tibial tuberosity just below the knee cap. | 32 | |
| 1556153638 | Treatment plan for ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL insufficiency? | Bracing to support the joint as well as rest and physical therapy to strengthen the joint over time. MCL most common. | 33 | |
| 1556153639 | Patient experiences what with a meniscus tear? | A large pop. | 34 | |
| 1556153640 | What are the treaments for bursitis/tendonitis? | Limiting the movement in the inflamed areas, rest, "rice", nsaids, or surgery in extreme cases. | 35 | |
| 1556153641 | What is the purpose of a bursae? | Fluid filled sacs that aid in smooth movement of bones, tendons and muscles. | 36 | |
| 1556153642 | What are the risk factors for bursitis/tendonitis? | Age, occupations, and hobbies. | 37 | |
| 1556153643 | What does R.I.C.E. stand for? | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation | 38 | |
| 1556153644 | What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis? | Shooting pain during first steps of the day. | 39 | |
| 1556153645 | Heel spurs are common with what diagnosis? | Plantar fasciitis. | 40 | |
| 1556153646 | What are pressure ulcers? | Open wounds caused by excess pressure or friction on a body part. | 41 | |
| 1556153647 | What orthotic treatment plan would be used for posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction? | A foot orthotic to treat flatfoot. | 42 | |
| 1556153648 | Define peripheral neuropathy. | Damage of the peripheral nerve usually in the hands and feet. | 43 | |
| 1556153649 | Regarding peripheral neuropathy the patient education needs to include what? | Life style management. | 44 | |
| 1556153650 | What orthotic treatment would be used for achilles tendon rupture? | An orthotic with an elevated heel to allow the tendon to heal properly. | 45 | |
| 1556153651 | What anatomy is involved in midfoot/metatarsal fractures? | Navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms and metatarsals. | 46 | |
| 1556153652 | A gait cycle starts with heel strike and ends with what? | Heel strike of the same limb. | 47 | |
| 1556153653 | Stance is what approximately percentage of the gait cycle? | 60% | 48 | |
| 1556153654 | Swing is approximately what percentage of the gait cycle? | 40% | 49 | |
| 1556153655 | Double limb support or double stance is what percentage of the gait cycle? | 20-25% | 50 | |
| 1556153656 | List the four components of the stance phase. | Loading response, Midstance, Terminal Stance, and Preswing. | 51 | |
| 1556153657 | List the three components of the swing phase. | Initial swing, midswing, and termial swing. | 52 | |
| 1556153658 | Why do most gait problems become apparent during the stance phase? | It is the weight bearing phase. | 53 | |
| 1556153659 | In the sagittal plane at midstance the ankle is what? | In a neutral position with the tibial shank perpendicular to the floor. | 54 | |
| 1556153660 | The ankle is held in blank during swing phase? | Neutral | 55 | |
| 1556153661 | At what point in gait does the knee reach maximum knee flexion and why? | 60-65 degrees of knee flexion occurs at midswing for the purpose of foot clearance. | 56 | |
| 1556153662 | After initial contact or heel strike, the knee flexes to absorb what? | Shock. | 57 | |
| 1556153663 | The hamstrings blank the thigh. | Decelerate | 58 | |
| 1556153664 | After heel strike, the ankle blank. | Plantarflexes | 59 | |
| 1556153665 | What muscles dorsiflex the foot? | Anterior tibialis, extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus, fibularis(peroneus) tertius | 60 | |
| 1556153666 | A foot slap occurs due to weakness of what muscle group? | Dorsiflexors | 61 | |
| 1556153667 | Right step length plus left step length equals blank length. | Stride | 62 | |
| 1556153668 | In normal gait, the right step length and left step length are blank. | Equal | 63 |
