Goniometry: Ankle (Subtalar) Inversion

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Ankle (subtalar) inversion

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Best testing position is bilateral stance. Alternatively, patient is prone with test-side foot & ankle off end of plinth

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
proximal to achilles tendon insertion midline of lower leg midline of calcaneus

Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

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.