Foot and Ankle Flashcards
What objective does the heel rocker in initial contact facilitate
forward progression
what angle and direction of flexion at the ankle is expected in loading response?
5 degrees PF
What muscle assists in forward progression heel rocker mechanism?
Tibialis anterior
From the end of loading response to the end of mid stance what is the change in ankle flexion?
5 PF to 5 DF
What does the change from 5 PF to 5 DF facilitate?
Progression of COM over BOS
What is the arc of motion from the end of loading response to the end of terminal stance at the ankle?
15 DF
What is the change in ankle flexion in terminal stance?
5 DF - 10 DF
What is the change in ankle flexion in pre-swing?
10 DF - 20 PF
What is the most rapid change of angle in the ankle in the gait cycle?
10 DF - 20 PF (Pre-swing)
What is the change in ankle flexion in initial swing?
20 PF - 5 PF
What is the change in ankle flexion in mid-swing?
5 PF - 0
What does the change in ankle flexion from 5 PF to 0 facilitate?
Foot clearance
What is the change in ankle flexion in Terminal Swing?
NONE (remains neutral)
What is the change in ankle rotation in initial contact?
3-5 Sup
Wha is the change in ankle rotation in loading response?
4-6 Pro
what is the change in ankle rotation in Midstance-terminal stance?
Pronation to neutral