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== Biomechanical Evaluation  ==
== References ==
 
A foot assessment can be used to classify foot type as well as to identify possible etiological factors relating to injury  in order to properly prescribe therapeutic interventions.
 
Details can be found on the [[Biomechanical Assessment of Foot and Ankle|Biomechanical Assessment of the Foot and Ankle]] page.
 
== References ==


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Purpose[edit | edit source]

Patients may present to the clinic with foot and ankle problems for a variety of reasons which may include pain, swelling, deformity, stiffness, instability and/or abnormal gait.[1]

Techniques[edit | edit source]

Investigations[edit | edit source]

  • Radiological Considerations: any previous radiographs or other medical imagingscans?
  • Other investigations: recent blood tests?

Special Tests[edit | edit source]

Functional Tests[edit | edit source]

  • Small knee bend
  • Sit to stand
  • Squat
  • Double heel raise
  • Jump
  • Single leg stand
  • Single knee bend
  • Single heel raise
  • Hop
  • Running

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Special Tests[edit | edit source]

Special tests are utilized to prove or disprove the working hypothesis, as well as to identify dysfunctional structures/tissues. They include the following:  


References[edit | edit source]

  1. Coughlin MJ, Saltzman CL, Anderson RB. Mann’s surgery of the foot and ankle. Amsterdam: Elsevier Saunders, 2014: 2186
  2. Kris Porter DPT. Movement Screen of the Lower Quarter. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6gkHR02rIM [last accessed 30/6/2021]
  3. Kate Cornet.Windlass Test. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO0wREhjxH0&t=2s[last accessed 30/6/2021]
  4. Kate Cornet. Thompsons Test. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjwwWc1d5dg [last accessed 30/6/2021]
  5. Kate Cornet. Ankle Anterior Drawer. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkrKU7MI93c [last accessed 30/6/2021]
  6. Kate Cornet.Talar Tilt. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvjmMMNGf0[last accessed 30/6/2021]
  7. Kate Cornet. Squeeze Test. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIUAmCt5t8[last accessed 30/6/2021]
  8. Kate Cornet.Mortons Test. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyfLdQJ--PA [last accessed 30/6/2021]