Ankle/foot Flashcards
What is the functional ROM of DF needed for stair descent
20 degrees
What is the functional ROM in DF need for ambulation?
10 degrees
What is the functional ROM of PF needed for ambulation?
20-25 degrees
What is the normal fick angle?
12-18 degrees outward (lateral rotaion)
If you observe “too many toes” on the involved side when viewing pt form behind in their natural stance what may this be an indication of?
Excessive pronation or lateral tibial torsion
What is a talar bulge on the medial side of the midfoot?
He talar head in case of pronation
What is a normal degree of lateral rotation of tibial torsion in adults?
12-18 degrees lateral rotation
What does the feiss line test for?
Flat foot (Pes planus)
What are the ligamentous integrity tests for a lateral ankle sprain?
Anterior drawer (primarily for ATFL) Talar tilt test (primarily for CFL)
What are the ligamentous integrity tests for medial ankle sprains?
Talar tilt test (with eversion stress to test deltoid ligament)
Kleiger (external rotation) test
What is the windlass test used for?
Test for plantar fasciitis
What is the open packed position of the Talocrural joint?
10 degrees between inversion and eversion
What is the closed packed position of the Talocrural joint?
Max dorsiflexion
