Practice Exam

1. Which injury describes pain of the tendon between the back of the heel and the calf muscles?

2. Improving running form will improve the speed of a runner.

3. Which of these is a common reason for developing shinsplints?

4. Running hills is more taxing to the body compared to running on trails and sidewalks.

5. What should you be evaluating when looking for a new shoe?

6. What should you watch for while running?

7. Which factors will help someone alleviate or manage plantar fasciitis?

8. Shinsplints can cause an aching sensation and pain along the front of the leg below the kneecap.

9. Plantar fasciitis is a band of fibrous tissue that runs along your hamstrings.

10. Which is the best exercise to strengthen the back extensor muscles?

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