Ankle and Foot Special Tests Flashcards
Neutral subtalar postiioning - tests for what
Abnormal rear and forefoot positioning
Neutral subtalar positioning - how to perform
Pt prone with foot over edge of table
Palpate dorsal aspect of talus on both sides with one hand
Grasp lateral forefoot with other hand
Gently DF foot until resistance is felt and then gently move through arc of supination and pronation
Neutral position is where you feel foot fall off easier to one side than other
Anterior drawer test - tests for what
Anterior talofibular ligament
Anterior drawer test - how to perform
Pt supne with heel just off edge of table
20 PF
Pull talus ant while stabilizing lower leg and foot
Talar tilt - tests for what
Calcaneofibular ligament
Talar tilt - how to perform
Pt sidelying
Knee slightly flexed and ankle in neutral
Move foot into add testing calcaneofibular and into abd to test deltoid ligament
Thompson’s test - tests for what
Achilles tendon
Thompson’s test - how to perform
Pt pron with foot off edge of table
Squeeze calf muscle
Tinels sign - tests for what
Dysfunction of posterior tibial nerve as it passes post to medial malleolus
Tinels sign - how to perform
Tap over region of deep fibular nerve as it passes under dorsal retinaculum ant to ankle joint
Morton’s test - tests for what
Morton neuroma
Morton’s test - how to perform
Pt supine with foot supported on table
Grasp around MT heads and squeeze
Kleiger test - tests for what
Integrity of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis
Kleiger test - how to perform
Pt seated on edge of table with knee flex 90
Examiner apply force to foot while holding tibia in neutral position
Windlass test - tests for what
Windlass effect of plantar fascia
