Goniometry: Ankle (Talocrural) Dorsiflexion
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Anatomical Movement
Ankle (talocrural joint) dorsiflexion
Testing position
Patient is in prone with test-side ankle off plinth and leg in extension. Therapist to stabilise tibia
Goniometer Placement
AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
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lateral calcaneus at bisection of fibula + 5th metatarsal | parallell to fibular | paralell with 5th metatarsal |
Expected Findings
Expected range of motion with knee extension is 10 degrees. With knee flexion, expected range of motion is 20 degrees.[1]
References
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.