Goniometry: Ankle (Talocrural) Dorsiflexion: Difference between revisions
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|lateral | |lateral calcaneus at bisection of fibula + 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal | ||
| | |parallell to fibular | ||
| | |paralell with 5<sup>th</sup> metatarsal | ||
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== Expected Findings == | == Expected Findings == | ||
Expected range of motion | Expected range of motion with knee extension is 10 degrees. With knee flexion, expected range of motion is 20 degrees. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Ankle dorsiflexion (talocrural joint)
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 + 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.
