2025 ABC Orthotic Fitter Exam Full Exam Solutions with Certified Correct Answers

2025 ABC Orthotic Fitter Exam
Full Exam Solutions with Certified
Correct Answers – Multiple Choice
Format


Comprehensive Study Guide for Certification


Prepared for Orthotic Fitter Candidates


August 11, 2025

,Contents
1 Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Orthotic Devices and Fitting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Pathologies and Patient Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Additional Practice Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11




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, 1 Anatomy and Physiology
1. What is the term for the roughening of the patella’s joint surface?
A. Rough Patella
B. Heel Spurs
C. Chondromalacia
D. Bone Spur
Correct Answer: C. Chondromalacia
2. Keeping the foot in which position overnight helps manage plantar fasciitis?
A. Pointed downward, Plantar Fasciitis
B. Pointed upward, Hammer Toe
C. Pointed upward, Plantar Fasciitis
D. Pointed downward, Foot Drop
Correct Answer: C. Pointed upward, Plantar Fasciitis
3. The gait cycle consists of which two phases?
A. Ground Force, Vertical Force
B. Swing Phase, Stance Phase
C. Toe Off, Heel Strike
D. Heel Strike, Swing Through
Correct Answer: B. Swing Phase, Stance Phase
4. What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
A. Prevent side-to-side tibia movement
B. Prevent forward tibia movement
C. Prevent backward tibia movement
D. Stabilize the femur
Correct Answer: B. Prevent forward tibia movement
5. Which structures are involved in the ”Unhappy Triad” knee injury?
A. PCL, LCL, Lateral Meniscus
B. MCL, ACL, Medial Meniscus
C. ACL, PCL, MCL
D. LCL, PCL, Medial Meniscus
Correct Answer: B. MCL, ACL, Medial Meniscus
6. A patient with an ankle sprain experiences what type of damage?

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