Ankle Foot Lab

Question 1

+ vs - score on foot posture index

Answer 1

+ = pronated
- = supinated

Question 2

which structure will be tender with subtalar joint inflammation?

Answer 2

sinus tarsi

Question 3

normal ROM for:
DF
PF
supination
pronation

Answer 3

DF 20
PF 50
sup 45-60
pron 15-30

Question 4

during knee flexion, the proximal tib fib moves ____

Answer 4

anterior

Question 5

during DF, the fibular _____ rotates and moves ____

Answer 5

ER
superiorly

Question 6

which tib fib joint has more motion?

Answer 6

proximal

Question 7

which talocrural glides improve PF? DF?

Answer 7

PF - PA
DF - AP

Question 8

which subtalar glide improves eversion? inversion?

Answer 8

eversion - medial
inversion - lateral

Question 9

subtalar concave/vex rule

Answer 9

calcaneus - convex
talus - concave
joint play: convex on concave

Question 10

which glide improves extension vs flexion at MTP & IP joints?

Answer 10

extension - dorsal glide
flexion - plantar glide
distraction - all

Question 11

special test for syndesmotic ankle sprain

Answer 11

fibular translation test
ER test

Question 12

fibular translation test

Answer 12

AP & PA forces through fibula

Question 13

ER test

Answer 13

knee flex to 90 and heel on table
stabilize tibia
externally rotate ankle

Question 14

special tests for lateral ankle sprain

Answer 14

anterior talus displacement/anterior drawer
medial talar tilt stress test

Question 15

anterior talus displacement/anterior drawer test

Answer 15

ankle in slight PF
PALPATE JOINT LINE
pull anterior at calcaneus

Question 16

medial talar tilt stress test

Answer 16

stabilize malleoli
provide medial mob at calcaneus

Question 17

anterior ankle impingement test

Answer 17

stabilize distal tibia
palpate anterolateral TCJ line
forceful DF
+ = pain at sinus tarsi

Question 18

what position is the tibia in for proximal tib fib manip?

Answer 18

ER

Question 19

ensure there is enough passive _____ ROM before manip of prox tib fib

Answer 19

knee flexion

Question 20

TC manip is good for improving ____ ROM

Answer 20

DF
for all ROM tho bc distraction

Question 21

what is the position of the foot for cuboid whip/manip?

Answer 21

PF, inversion, adduction