Evaluation of the lower leg , ankle & foot
Observation Posture Symmetry of both feet and ankles Deformity Skin Foot wear
Palpation Skin temperature Swelling Medial & Lateral Malleolus Talus Calcaneus Metatarsals & phalanges Medial & Lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle
Active Range of Movement Dorsiflexion - 20 ̊ Plantar flexion– 30- 50 ̊ Inversion – 45- 60 ̊ Eversion – 15 – 30 ̊
Passive range of Movement & end-feel Dorsiflexion – Tissue stretch Plantarflexion— Tissue Stretch Inversion– Tissue Stretch Eversion – Tissue Stretch
Resisted Movements Dorsiflexion Plantarflexion Inversion Eversion
Manual Muscle Testing Dorsiflexors Plantarflexors Invertors Evertors
Special Tests Stability tests for medial and lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle Evaluation of balance/proprioception Evaluation of gait