| Question |
Answer |
| Lateral ankle sprains involve what ligaments? |
anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular, and posterior talofibular ligaments |
| At what joint(s) does ankle plantar flexion and dorsiflexion occur? |
talocrual joint |
| List four activities you would use to functionally test an athlete ready to return to participation following an ankle injury. |
running, jumping, lateral movements, acceleration and deceleration |
| Which of the following tests examines the integrity of the calcaneofibular and deltoid ligaments? |
Talar tilt |
| A syndesmosis sprain involves disruption to which structure(s)? |
tibiofibular ligament and distal interosseous membrane |
| In the subtalar joint, which three composite motions result in pronation? |
eversion, dorsiflexion, foot abduction |
| Most ankle sprains occur when the ankle is forced into what positions? |
inversion and plantar flexion |