Injury Prevention Exam 3 Questions
With All Correct Answers 2025|2026
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Functional anatomy of the ankle dictates that the ankle is _________ CORRECT
ANSWERS has a stable hinge joint
stable medially and laterally due to the malleoli
stable due to the lateral and medial ligaments that prevent inversion and eversion of the
subtalar joint
Normal range of motion of the foot ___________. CORRECT ANSWERS A) is 10
degrees of dorsiflexion and 50 degrees of plantar flexion
B) during gait requires 10 degrees of dorsiflexion and 20 degrees of plantar flexion
C) is dependent on action of the rearfoot and subtalar joint
D) all of the above
Answer = D
The talar tilt is utilized to assess the integrity of the __________ CORRECT ANSWERS
calcaneofibular ligament
A grade II inversion ankle sprain will present with CORRECT ANSWERS A) a positive
talar tilt
B) possible tearing of the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament
C) moderate pain, tenderness and edema
D) all of the above
Answer = D
This injury is generally the result of forced dorsiflexion and increased external rotation of
the foot CORRECT ANSWERS eversion ankle sprain
Achilles tendinitis will present with which of the signs and symptoms listed? CORRECT
ANSWERS A) warmth
B) pain on palpation
C) decreased strength and possible crepitus
D) morning stiffness
E) all of the above
Answer = E
Achilles tendon rupture ____________. CORRECT ANSWERS occurs with a sudden
stop and go
Which of the following should be implemented to aid in the prevention of ankle injuries?
CORRECT ANSWERS A) neuromuscular strength training
, B) achilles tendon stretching
C) strength training
D) utilizing proper footwear
E) all of the above
Answer= E
Peroneal tendinitis _____________. CORRECT ANSWERS seen in athletes that
generally exhibit pes planus
is typically utilized to determine if the athlete is suffering from a deep vein
thrombophlebitis. CORRECT ANSWERS Homans test
A condition experienced by runners that tend to have hypermobility of the mid and
forefoot. CORRECT ANSWERS posterior tibial tendinitis
The______, while having the highest percentage of fractures, is a non-weight bearing
bone. CORRECT ANSWERS Fibula
________ankle sprains account for 5-10% of all ankle sprains. CORRECT ANSWERS
Eversion
This common overuse condition is often the result of poor conditioning, training errors
and structural and biomechanical insufficiencies resulting in discernable bone pain.
CORRECT ANSWERS Stress fracture
An individual suffering from_________will experience a painful snapping sensation on
the lateral aspect of the ankle, particularly during resisted foot/ankle eversion.
CORRECT ANSWERS peroneal tendon subluxation/dislocation
Lace-up braces have been found to be superior to taping in terms of injury
management. CORRECT ANSWERS False
Kleiger's test is used to determine the extent of damage to the deltoid ligament
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Functional tests of the foot and ankle can include, walking on toes, heels, hands, lateral
borders of feet, hopping on the injured ankle, and resistive range of motion tests.
CORRECT ANSWERS False
The cause of gastrocnemius muscle cramps is well defined and understood CORRECT
ANSWERS False
Management of a grade II inversion sprain will initially involve protective immobilization
with early initiation of ROM exercises. CORRECT ANSWERS True
With All Correct Answers 2025|2026
Latest Update!!!
Functional anatomy of the ankle dictates that the ankle is _________ CORRECT
ANSWERS has a stable hinge joint
stable medially and laterally due to the malleoli
stable due to the lateral and medial ligaments that prevent inversion and eversion of the
subtalar joint
Normal range of motion of the foot ___________. CORRECT ANSWERS A) is 10
degrees of dorsiflexion and 50 degrees of plantar flexion
B) during gait requires 10 degrees of dorsiflexion and 20 degrees of plantar flexion
C) is dependent on action of the rearfoot and subtalar joint
D) all of the above
Answer = D
The talar tilt is utilized to assess the integrity of the __________ CORRECT ANSWERS
calcaneofibular ligament
A grade II inversion ankle sprain will present with CORRECT ANSWERS A) a positive
talar tilt
B) possible tearing of the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament
C) moderate pain, tenderness and edema
D) all of the above
Answer = D
This injury is generally the result of forced dorsiflexion and increased external rotation of
the foot CORRECT ANSWERS eversion ankle sprain
Achilles tendinitis will present with which of the signs and symptoms listed? CORRECT
ANSWERS A) warmth
B) pain on palpation
C) decreased strength and possible crepitus
D) morning stiffness
E) all of the above
Answer = E
Achilles tendon rupture ____________. CORRECT ANSWERS occurs with a sudden
stop and go
Which of the following should be implemented to aid in the prevention of ankle injuries?
CORRECT ANSWERS A) neuromuscular strength training
, B) achilles tendon stretching
C) strength training
D) utilizing proper footwear
E) all of the above
Answer= E
Peroneal tendinitis _____________. CORRECT ANSWERS seen in athletes that
generally exhibit pes planus
is typically utilized to determine if the athlete is suffering from a deep vein
thrombophlebitis. CORRECT ANSWERS Homans test
A condition experienced by runners that tend to have hypermobility of the mid and
forefoot. CORRECT ANSWERS posterior tibial tendinitis
The______, while having the highest percentage of fractures, is a non-weight bearing
bone. CORRECT ANSWERS Fibula
________ankle sprains account for 5-10% of all ankle sprains. CORRECT ANSWERS
Eversion
This common overuse condition is often the result of poor conditioning, training errors
and structural and biomechanical insufficiencies resulting in discernable bone pain.
CORRECT ANSWERS Stress fracture
An individual suffering from_________will experience a painful snapping sensation on
the lateral aspect of the ankle, particularly during resisted foot/ankle eversion.
CORRECT ANSWERS peroneal tendon subluxation/dislocation
Lace-up braces have been found to be superior to taping in terms of injury
management. CORRECT ANSWERS False
Kleiger's test is used to determine the extent of damage to the deltoid ligament
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Functional tests of the foot and ankle can include, walking on toes, heels, hands, lateral
borders of feet, hopping on the injured ankle, and resistive range of motion tests.
CORRECT ANSWERS False
The cause of gastrocnemius muscle cramps is well defined and understood CORRECT
ANSWERS False
Management of a grade II inversion sprain will initially involve protective immobilization
with early initiation of ROM exercises. CORRECT ANSWERS True
