Goniometry: Ankle (Subtalar) Inversion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| lateral calcaneus at bisection of fibula + 5th metatarsal | parallell to fibular | paralell with 5th metatarsal |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion with knee extension is 10 degrees. With knee flexion, expected range of motion is 20 degrees.
