PEDORTHICS EXAM: 2025/2026, WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
PEDORTHICS
Sever's Disease - correct answer.aka calcaneal apophysitis
-traction injury at the apophysis of the calcaneus where the achilles
tendon attaches
-Most common cause of heel pain in growing athletes (between 8-12 y/o)
most common variety of arthritis in the United States - correct
answer.Osteoarthritis arthritis >>> osteoarthritis. Affecting tens of
millions of adults, this "wear-and-tear" type of arthritis typically results
from the breakdown of cartilage over time, though it can also be
accelerated by joint injury.
calcaneal apophysitis is aka - correct answer.Sever's Disease >>> The
condition is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone (the
calcaneus). It is most common in active children and adolescents,
especially during a growth spurt, and is caused by repetitive stress on the
heel from activities like running and jumping.
Best Orthotic & Shoe/Modification Solution for Sever's Disease - correct
answer.- Functional Foot Orthosis with Heel Lifts
-SACH Heels, Medial heel wedges
-inflammation of the fascia on the plantar surface of the foot that causes
heel pain and disability
,-can be caused by foot arch problems, obesity, sudden weight gain,
running and a tight Achilles tendon - correct answer.Plantar Fasciitis
Best Orthotic & Shoe/Modification Solution for Plantar Fasciitis - correct
answer.-full length, multidensity foot orthosis w/ soft cushioning for the
heel & firm support for the longitudinal arch & perimeter of the heel to
control the plantar heel pad
-UCBL in heavy patients
-Thomas heel
-Others: temp heel lifts, medial wedging, scaphoid pad
when the foot the moves away from the midline of the body - correct
answer.Abduction >>> two specific movements can occur, depending on
which part of the foot is moving:
Abduction: This movement refers to the foot rotating laterally, or away
from the midline of the body. It happens at the transverse tarsal joints
and subtalar joint.
Eversion: This is the rotation of the foot so that the sole faces away from
the midline of the body. This movement also involves the subtalar joint
and other joints between the tarsal bones.
Anterior - correct answer.-toward the front, as front portion of a shoe or
foot
-of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body
Bone of foot that articulates with the Tibia and Fibula - correct
answer.Talus Tarsal Bone
Front-laced shoe in which the quarters are not attached at the throat of
the shoe - correct answer.Blucher
(Butcher = slices)
,Genu Varum - correct answer.AKA bowl-legs
-deformity of the legs where legs have a lateral curvature outward in the
region of the knee in pediatrics
Medium Plastizote durometer - correct answer.15
Medium Pink Plastizote durometer - correct answer.20
Firm Plastizote durometer - correct answer.25
Poron, PPT, urethane durometer - correct answer.15
tibialis posterior - correct answer.muscle that supports the arch
Scaphoid Pad goes under? - correct answer.Navicular bone
navicular = oid
3 sections of the foot - correct answer.hindfoot, midfoot, forefoot
2 phases of gait cycle - correct answer.stance phase and swing phase
Shoe/Modification Solutions for bunions - correct answer.-Depth Shoes
with wide toe box
-Custom Shoes
-No medial seams
-Ball & Ring Stretcher
-Thomas Heel (if over pronation is present)
-Medial Stabilizers (if over pronation is present)
-Rocker Sole
, areas of white moist skin between the toes (most commonly between 4th
& 5th toes) - correct answer.soft corn
Other names for corns - correct answer.calvus mollis, heloma molle
What is metatarsalgia & where can it be located? - correct answer.-pain in
the metatarsal region of foot
-can be located under the 1st Metatarsal OR under the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Metatarsal Heads
answer.rheumatoid arthritis
Shoe modification for Pes Planus - correct answer.Medial Wedge
Tri-Plane motions of pronation - correct answer.-Dorsi Flexion in the
Sagital Plane
-Eversion in the Frontal Plane
-Abduction in the Transverse Plane
Best shoe choice for diabetic patient - correct answer.Proper fitting extra
depth shoes
oldest shoe construction this consists of a single layer section, which
forms the insole, vamp and quarters - correct answer.Mocassin
Brannock device measures - correct answer.heel to toe & heel to ball
last with heel 2 to 3 widths narrower than the ball in exact proportions -
correct answer.Combination Last
Women's size 10 is equal to mens size... - correct answer.8.5
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
PEDORTHICS
Sever's Disease - correct answer.aka calcaneal apophysitis
-traction injury at the apophysis of the calcaneus where the achilles
tendon attaches
-Most common cause of heel pain in growing athletes (between 8-12 y/o)
most common variety of arthritis in the United States - correct
answer.Osteoarthritis arthritis >>> osteoarthritis. Affecting tens of
millions of adults, this "wear-and-tear" type of arthritis typically results
from the breakdown of cartilage over time, though it can also be
accelerated by joint injury.
calcaneal apophysitis is aka - correct answer.Sever's Disease >>> The
condition is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone (the
calcaneus). It is most common in active children and adolescents,
especially during a growth spurt, and is caused by repetitive stress on the
heel from activities like running and jumping.
Best Orthotic & Shoe/Modification Solution for Sever's Disease - correct
answer.- Functional Foot Orthosis with Heel Lifts
-SACH Heels, Medial heel wedges
-inflammation of the fascia on the plantar surface of the foot that causes
heel pain and disability
,-can be caused by foot arch problems, obesity, sudden weight gain,
running and a tight Achilles tendon - correct answer.Plantar Fasciitis
Best Orthotic & Shoe/Modification Solution for Plantar Fasciitis - correct
answer.-full length, multidensity foot orthosis w/ soft cushioning for the
heel & firm support for the longitudinal arch & perimeter of the heel to
control the plantar heel pad
-UCBL in heavy patients
-Thomas heel
-Others: temp heel lifts, medial wedging, scaphoid pad
when the foot the moves away from the midline of the body - correct
answer.Abduction >>> two specific movements can occur, depending on
which part of the foot is moving:
Abduction: This movement refers to the foot rotating laterally, or away
from the midline of the body. It happens at the transverse tarsal joints
and subtalar joint.
Eversion: This is the rotation of the foot so that the sole faces away from
the midline of the body. This movement also involves the subtalar joint
and other joints between the tarsal bones.
Anterior - correct answer.-toward the front, as front portion of a shoe or
foot
-of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body
Bone of foot that articulates with the Tibia and Fibula - correct
answer.Talus Tarsal Bone
Front-laced shoe in which the quarters are not attached at the throat of
the shoe - correct answer.Blucher
(Butcher = slices)
,Genu Varum - correct answer.AKA bowl-legs
-deformity of the legs where legs have a lateral curvature outward in the
region of the knee in pediatrics
Medium Plastizote durometer - correct answer.15
Medium Pink Plastizote durometer - correct answer.20
Firm Plastizote durometer - correct answer.25
Poron, PPT, urethane durometer - correct answer.15
tibialis posterior - correct answer.muscle that supports the arch
Scaphoid Pad goes under? - correct answer.Navicular bone
navicular = oid
3 sections of the foot - correct answer.hindfoot, midfoot, forefoot
2 phases of gait cycle - correct answer.stance phase and swing phase
Shoe/Modification Solutions for bunions - correct answer.-Depth Shoes
with wide toe box
-Custom Shoes
-No medial seams
-Ball & Ring Stretcher
-Thomas Heel (if over pronation is present)
-Medial Stabilizers (if over pronation is present)
-Rocker Sole
, areas of white moist skin between the toes (most commonly between 4th
& 5th toes) - correct answer.soft corn
Other names for corns - correct answer.calvus mollis, heloma molle
What is metatarsalgia & where can it be located? - correct answer.-pain in
the metatarsal region of foot
-can be located under the 1st Metatarsal OR under the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Metatarsal Heads
answer.rheumatoid arthritis
Shoe modification for Pes Planus - correct answer.Medial Wedge
Tri-Plane motions of pronation - correct answer.-Dorsi Flexion in the
Sagital Plane
-Eversion in the Frontal Plane
-Abduction in the Transverse Plane
Best shoe choice for diabetic patient - correct answer.Proper fitting extra
depth shoes
oldest shoe construction this consists of a single layer section, which
forms the insole, vamp and quarters - correct answer.Mocassin
Brannock device measures - correct answer.heel to toe & heel to ball
last with heel 2 to 3 widths narrower than the ball in exact proportions -
correct answer.Combination Last
Women's size 10 is equal to mens size... - correct answer.8.5
