Foot/Ankle Position Flashcards
1
Q
Monitor for foot/ankle position
A
Pronation/supination
Eversion/inversion
Dorsiflexion/plantar flexion
2
Q
Position for foot/ankle
A
Tripod foot
3
Q
Cueing for foot/ankle position
A
Heel sway out - in parallel slight outward sway of heels to correct any turn on
Equal weight across all knuckles of the toes on foot bar or pedal
Imagine a “Miss America Banner” with weight in outer rear foot then translate weight to inner forefoot as in a “banner” effect
4
Q
Modifications for foot/ankle position
A
Pad under painful areas of feet
Toe separators
Taped tennis balls between ankles
Bypass the joint
