TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2023 T2 - Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the anatomy of the joints, ligaments, muscles, and blood and nerve supply that comprise the ankle and foot complex.Describe the biomechanics of the ankle and foot complex, including the open- and closed-packed positions, normal and abnormal joint end-feels, kinesiology, and the effects of open- and closed-chain activities.Outline the purpose and components of the tests and measures of the ankle and foot complex.Perform a detailed examination of the ankle and foot complex, including palpation of the articular and soft-tissue structures, range-of-motion (ROM) testing, passive articular mobility tests, and stability tests for the ankle and foot complex.Discuss the significance of the key findings from the tests and measures.Evaluate the total examination data to establish a physical therapy diagnosis.Describe the significance of muscle imbalance in functional muscle performance and the deleterious effects on the lower kinetic chain.Develop self-reliant examination and intervention strategies.Describe the intervention strategies based on clinical findings and established goals.Apply manual techniques to the ankle and foot complex, using the correct grade, direction, and duration.Incorporate appropriate therapeutic exercises into the intervention progression.Evaluate intervention effectiveness to progress or modify the intervention.Plan an effective home program and instruct the patient in the same. SN - PB - McGraw Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/06 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192597492 ER -