Ankle & Foot MMT

Question 1

Plantarflexion (note knee position difference for gastroc vs soleus focus)

Answer 1

M: Gastrocnemius, Soleus
G:
- Standing on single leg with knee (slightly flexed
to 20 degrees - soleus) or (in extension - gastrocnemius)
- Only one hand on wall/supporting surface or
assistance from therapist for balance only
GE: Prone
S: Hip hiking

Question 2

Plantarflexion MMT Grades

Answer 2

Grade:
5: 25 heel raises with full ROM, proper alignment, and balance, maintaining knee (slightly flexed to 20 degrees - soleus) or (in extension - gastrocnemius)

4: 2 - 24 heel raises with full ROM, proper alignment, and balance, maintaining knee (slightly flexed to 20 degrees - soleus) or (in extension - gastrocnemius)

3: Able to hold body weight once in a heel up position but unable to raise body weight from a neutral position more than ONE time

2: Holds test position agains maximal resistance

1: Able to move through partial ROM

0: No discernable palpable contraction

Question 3

Dorsiflexion

Answer 3

M: Tibalis Anterior
G: Sitting
GE: Supine
S: Hip rotation, hip flexion

Question 4

Subtalar Inversion

Answer 4

M: Tibalis Posterior
G: Supine, test foot is over the edge of table
GE: Sidelying, test foot is over the edge of table
S: Hip rotation

Question 5

Subtalar Eversion

Answer 5

M: Peroneus Longus, Brevis
G: Supine
GE: Sidelying
S: Hip rotation

Question 6

MTP Flexion

Answer 6

M: Lumbricals, FHB
G: Supine

Question 7

MTP - IP Extension

Answer 7

M: EDL, EDB
G: Supine