Lesson"Assessing Foot & Ankle Range of Motion (PDF HANDOUT)"

Chapter 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
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Foundational Principles of Measurement and Assessment
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Foundational Principles of Measurement and Assessment (PDF HANDOUT)
Chapter 2: ANKLE RANGE OF MOTION ASSESSMENT (MOBILITY)
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Assessing Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Mobility)
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Assessing Foot & Ankle Range of Motion (PDF HANDOUT)
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- This module is categorized under Early & Mid-Stage Criteria, indicating its importance as patients progress through rehabilitation after musculoskeletal foot and ankle injuries. The overarching goal of the entire algorithm is to guide clinicians in making informed, evidence-based decisions for returning patients to activities like jogging, plyometrics, and higher-level functions.
  
  Importance of Range of Motion
  
  Assessing range of motion is crucial for functional recovery following foot and ankle injuries. Limited ankle dorsiflexion, for instance, is strongly associated with an increased risk of ankle and overall lower extremity injuries. It can also lead to altered kinematics and dynamics in the pelvis, hip, knee, and foot during walking and jogging, hindering the body's ability to propel forward effectively and increasing injury risk. A history of prior injury often corresponds with decreased dorsiflexion, highlighting the need for restoration through intervention and consistent monitoring. Specific measures like the Achilles Tendon Resting Angle (ATRA) are vital, especially after Achilles tendon ruptures, as they serve as a surrogate measure of tendon stiffness and can indicate devastating functional impairments if tendon elongation occurs.
Chapter 3: EVALUATION OF POSTURAL CONTROL & BALANCE
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Evaluating Postural Control and Balance
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Evaluating Postural Control & Balance (PDF HANDOUT)
Chapter 4: MUSCLE PERFORMANCE OF THE FOOT & ANKLE COMPLEX
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Muscle Performance of the Foot & Ankle Complex
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Muscle Performance of the Foot & Ankle Complex (PDF HANDOUT)