BIOMECHANICAL EVAL Flashcards
name this physical examination:
observe patient while walking, from head to toe
very useful to ascertain apex of biomechanical problem and how its impacting the overall gait
gait analysis
name this physical examination:
measuring ROM of joints of foot, as well as, optimal functional position of foot
measure ankle joint ROM, STJ ROM, 1st ray position, forefoot to rearfoot relationship, hallux ROM, malleolar position, knee ROM, hip ROM and hip flexibility
arthrometric examination
name this physical examination:
goal of gait analysis and arthrometric examination is to locate apex of biomechanical problem
once apex is determined then proper treatment modality can be selected
apex of deformity
name this physical examination:
when apex of deformity has been determined, than all compensations for mechanical problem can be determined
once all this info has been pooled, then best treatment for patient can be formulated to address the problem
summation of conditions
what are the different radiograph views?
AP view
lateral view
T-C normal angle (talocalcaneal angle)
15-22 degrees
metatarsus adductus normal angle
14-16 degrees
talar declination normal angle?
15-20 degrees
calcaneal inclination normal angle?
20 degrees
increased/decreased angulation for the T-C angle?
pronatory attitude of foot at STJ, adducting talus on calcaneus
supinatory attitude of foot at STJ, abducting talus on calcaneus
increase in talar declination angle indicates?
decrease in talar declination angle indicates?
indicates pronation of STJ
indicates supination of STJ
increase in calcaneal inclination angle indicates?
supination
decrease in calcaneal inclination angle indicates?
pronation
with respect to the cyma line, what is the plane indicated when broken by anterior displacement?
pronation
with respect to the cyma line, what is the plane indicated when broken by posterior displacement?
supination
