NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Podiatry Part II

In the case of avulsion or rupture of the Achilles tendon, a patient will be:
  1. Unable to dorsiflex the foot
  2. Unable to plantar flex the foot
  3. Unable to extend the foot
  4. Unable to adduct big toe
Explanation
Answer − B − In the case of avulsion or rupture of the Achilles tendon, a patient will be unable to plantar flex the foot. The condition disables the triceps surae (gastrocnernius and soleus) muscles; thus, the patient is unable to plantar flex the foot.
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