Goniometry: Ankle (Subtalar) Inversion: Difference between revisions

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|lateral calcaneus at bisection of fibula + 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal
|proximal to achilles tendon insertion
|parallell to fibular
|midline of lower leg
|paralell with 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal
|midline of calcaneus
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== Expected Findings ==
== Expected Findings ==
Expected range of motion with knee extension is 10 degrees. With knee flexion, expected range of motion is 20 degrees.  
Expected range of motion is 20 degrees.  


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 12:56, 1 February 2019

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Ankle (subtalar) inversion

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Best testing position is bilateral stance. Alternatively, patient is prone with test-side foot & ankle off end of plinth

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
proximal to achilles tendon insertion midline of lower leg midline of calcaneus

Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

Expected range of motion is 20 degrees.

References[edit | edit source]