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CyberPT Newsletter
Issue 68
| March 2014 |
Thank you for reviewing our monthly newsletter for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and other healthcare professionals. Our newsletter features various articles by healthcare professionals which will help our members stay informed on the latest developments in the physical therapy realm.
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Review of Plantar Fasciitis by Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA
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Plantar fascia is comprised of a strong band of fibrous tissue whose thick central part is bounded by thinner lateral portions (1, 2). The central portion is attached to the medial calcaneal tubercle while the distal portions extend and attaches to the proximal phalanx of each toe (1, 2). The primary function of the plantar fascia is to support the arch of the foot and enhance the biomechanics of the foot during the stance phase of gait. ..>>read more
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Review of Ankle Sprain by Michelle Kornder, SPT
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The ankle, or talocrural, joint is an articulation of three bones: the talus, the fibula, and the tibia (1). Three ligaments provide lateral support to the ankle: the anterior talofibular ligament, the calcaneofibular ligament, and the posterior talofibular ligament (1). The deltoid ligament (which consists of the anterior and posterior tibiotalar ligaments, the tibiocalcaneal ligament, and the tibionavicular ligaments) provides medial ..>>read more
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