Goniometry: Ankle (Talocrural) Plantarflexion: Difference between revisions
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== Testing position == | == Testing position == | ||
Patient is in prone with test-side | Patient is in prone or supine with test-side knee in slight flexion. | ||
Therapist to stabilise | |||
Therapist to stabilise the leg. | |||
== Goniometer Placement == | == Goniometer Placement == | ||
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== Expected Findings == | == Expected Findings == | ||
Expected range of motion | Expected range of motion is 30-50 degrees. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Ankle (talocrural joint) plantarflexion
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is in prone or supine with test-side knee in slight flexion.
Therapist to stabilise the leg.
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 is 30-50 degrees.
