Master diagnostic physical examination special tests for Ankle & Foot. Sensitivity, specificity, and step-by-step performance guidelines.
Assessing hindfoot and subtalar flexibility in cases of flexible flatfoot.Evaluating the mechanical action of the plantar fascia (windlass m...
Read Guide →Measuring the degrees of movement available at the ankle joint....
Read Guide →Diagnosing injuries to the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL).Assessing ankle instability....
Read Guide →Assessing the medial ligaments (Deltoid ligament) of the ankle....
Read Guide →Screening for tibial stress fractures.Differentiating between a high ankle sprain (syndesmosis) and a lateral sprain....
Read Guide →Assessing the Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTFL) and posterior instability....
Read Guide →Assessing the Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL).Checking for lateral ankle instability....
Read Guide →Diagnosing syndesmotic ankle sprains (High Ankle Sprain).Assessing the integrity of the interosseous membrane....
Read Guide →Learn how to perform the Foot & Ankle General Examination orthopedic special test.
Read Guide →Quantifying the amount of foot pronation (flattening) during weight-bearing....
Read Guide →Differentiating between flexible and rigid hindfoot varus deformities....
Read Guide →Testing for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Nerve compression)....
Read Guide →Assessing for hyperpronation (flatfoot) and tibial torsion.Identifying dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon....
Read Guide →Testing the strength and function of the Posterior Tibial Tendon.Diagnosing acquired flatfoot deformity....
Read Guide →Differentiating between tightness in the Gastrocnemius muscle versus the Soleus muscle....
Read Guide →Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma (interdigital neuroma), typically between the 3rd and 4th toes....
Read Guide →Differentiating between Achilles Tendinosis (tendon degeneration) and Paratendonitis (inflammation of the sheath)....
Read Guide →Assessing arterial blood supply to the leg (Peripheral Arterial Disease)....
Read Guide →Diagnosing Peroneal Tendon Subluxation or Dislocation (Snapping Ankle)....
Read Guide →Testing the strength of the intrinsic muscles of the foot (toe plantar flexion).Screening for intrinsic muscle weakness (e.g., in diabetic n...
Read Guide →Diagnosing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Nerve entrapment).Considered more sensitive than Tinel's Sign for this condition....
Read Guide →Diagnosing Calcaneal Stress Fractures.Differentiating heel pain sources (e.g., Plantar Fasciitis vs. Stress Fracture)....
Read Guide →Diagnosing Anterior Ankle Impingement (Footballer's Ankle).Identifying soft tissue or bony entrapment at the anterior joint line....
Read Guide →Determining if the big toe (Hallux) lacks extension specifically during weight-bearing (functional limitation)....
Read Guide →Assessing the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL).Often considered more sensitive than the supine test because gravity helps relax the calf...
Read Guide →Diagnosing Syndesmosis Injury (High Ankle Sprain).Differentiating syndesmosis pain from other ankle pain....
Read Guide →Determining the neutral position of the rearfoot for biomechanical assessment and orthotic casting....
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