Supine Leg Checks

Question 1

What do you visualize asymmetry in leg checks

Answer 1

inversion/eversion
foot flare
plantar flexion/dorsiflexion

Question 2

6 steps to supine leg check

Answer 2

1. use consistent hand placement
2. apply slight headward pressure to remove slack
3. flatten the foot so as to neutralize any inversion/eversion
4. do not torsion the tibia/femur
5. visualize the deficient side while maintaining slight headward pressure
6. record findings

Question 3

What is a key part to patient placement

Answer 3

head piece is in lowered neutral position