99. Applying deep tissue massage to the _________ can be an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, especially if decreased dorsiflexion in the ankle is contributing to the problem. a. Muscles of the calf. b. Muscles of the shin. c. Sole of the foot. d. Flexors of the ankle. 100. Deep tissue massage to the _________ muscle can cause cramping in the sole of the foot. a. Anterior tibialis. b. Extensor hallucis longus. c. Gastrocnemius. d. Peroneus brevis. 101. What form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (ISATM) is more commonly used in the physical therapy setting? a. Graston technique. b. Gua Sha. c. Cups. d. All of the above. 102. In cases of chronic plantar fasciitis, deep tissue massage can also be applied to the muscle that is the primary mover of ankle dorsiflexion, which is the: a. Gastrocnemius. b. Soleus. 103. The timing of self-massage for the plantar fascia with a ball is important. The best time to use this treatment at home is: a. Throughout the day. b. Immediately after removing the shoes. c. First thing in the morning and last thing at night. d. Immediately following exercise. 104. To treat plantar fasciitis at home with ice, the Mayo Clinic recommends holding an ice pack over the area of pain for _________ at a time. c. Peroneus longus. d. Anterior tibialis.
91. A body mass index (BMI) of _________ or over is considered obese.
a. 20. b. 25. c. 30. d. 40.
92. The study published in 2018 of young adults with flat feet showed that the plantar fascia on the participants was significantly _________ than those with normal feet. a. Thicker. b. Thinner. c. Longer. d. Shorter. 93. To prevent heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis, it is recommended to replace athletic shoes every _________ miles. a. 100-200. b. 450-600. c. 250-400. d. 350-500. 94. The most common age group to seek medical care for plantar fasciitis is between _________ years old. 95. Fallen arches, or adult acquired flat foot, is an age- related condition in which there is a dysfunction to the _________ tendon. a. Achilles. b. Posterior tibial. c. Peroneus longus. d. Peroneus brevis. 96. Night splints are devices used to treat plantar fasciitis by holding the ankle in: a. Eversion. b. Pronation. c. Dorsiflexion. d. Plantar flexion. 97. _________ injections can be used by a physician to treat plantar fasciitis. a. Steroid. b. NSAID. c. Platelet rich plasma proteins. d. All of the above. 98. Only about _________ of those suffering from plantar fasciitis resort to a surgical solution, called a plantar fascia release. a. 18 and 30. b. 40 and 65. c. 50 and 75. d. 35 and 50.
a. 15-20 minutes. b. 20-25 minutes. c. 25-30 minutes. d. 30-35 minutes.
105. In the absence of orthotics to treat plantar fascia, _________ can be an effective short-term measure to relieve symptoms. a. Limping. b. Taping. c. Running. d. Rolling.
a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 5%
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