Intro to lower leg and ankle

Question 1

What are the ankle and foot’s 4 functions whilst standing?

Answer 1

• Weightbearing
• Stability
• Adaptability to surface
• Maintain centre of gravity over base of support

Question 2

What are the ankle and foot’s 5 functions whilst moving?

Answer 2

• Produce force – propulsion
• Absorb force – deceleration
• Adaptability to surface (uneven etc)
• Adaptability to direction
• Move centre of gravity as base of support changes

Question 3

What are the ankle and foot movements?

Answer 3

• Dorsiflexion/plantarflexions
• Inversion/Eversion
• Abduction/Adduction
• Toe Flexion/Extension
• Toe Abduction/Adduction