Description could include
- arthritis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- fracture
- dislocation
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- iliotibial band syndrome
- hip pointer
- genu valgum/varum
- genu recurvatum
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- chondromalacia patella
- terrible triad
- shin splints
- pes cavus
- pes planus
- hallux valgus
- hammer toe
- mallet toe
- claw toe
- Morton’s neuroma
- turf toe
- plantar fasciitis.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What types of activity can delay and sometimes prevent degeneration of lower extremity structures?
- How can a sedentary lifestyle affect the lower extremity?
- What physiological changes might become apparent in the lower extremity as aging takes place?