Title: Describe the general effects of aging and injury on the structure and function of the lower extremities.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy II (14060-II) > Section: Identifying Anatomy of the Head, Neck, and Trunk

Description should include

- arthritis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- fracture
- dislocation
- Legg-Calve-Perthes
- 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 extremities?
- What physiological changes might become apparent in the lower extremities as aging takes place?