Orthotics Overview

Question 1

Which of the following describes the ideal shoe toe box length to avoid foot deformities?

Accepted Answer

The longest toe is 1 inch longer.

Answer

The longest toe is 1/4 inch longer

Answer

Greater by half an inch than the longest toe

Answer

Greater by 3/4 inch than the longest toe

Question 2

Which of the following AFO alternatives is BEST for knee and ankle motor control impairment?

Accepted Answer

Anterior floor reaction AFO

Answer

Anterior shell toe off AFO

Answer

Posterior leaf spring AFO

Answer

Hinged AFO

Question 3

Which of the following approaches to treating flexible hindfoot valgus would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Medial heel wedge

Answer

Lateral heel wedge

Question 4

A mechanical orthotic hip joint should be placed around ______ from the ground.

Accepted Answer

Just above the greater trochanter's apex

Answer

To the anterior superior iliac spine, one inch superior and half an inch anterior

Answer

One inch above and half an inch in front of the greater trochanter's apex

Answer

1 inch from the anterior iliac spine back

Question 5

Which type of material is used in insoles that help reduce shock?

Accepted Answer

Gel

Answer

Cement

Answer

Rubber

Answer

Plastics

Question 6

Which of the following is a typical side effect of continuous use of dress shoes with a small toe box?

Accepted Answer

Claw toes

Answer

Bunion

Answer

Achilles tendonitis

Answer

Pes planus

Question 7

With a UE orthotic, which of the following structures is susceptible to pressure? Decide which options apply.

Accepted Answer

Olecranon

Answer

Ulnar nerve at cubital tunnel