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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 with knee extension is 10 degrees. With knee flexion, expected range of motion is 20 degrees.<ref>Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Ankle (talocrural joint) dorsiflexion

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is in prone with test-side ankle off plinth and leg in extension. Therapist to stabilise tibia

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
Lateral calcaneus at bisection of fibula and 5th metatarsal Paralell to fibula Parallel 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.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.