Active ROM
Ask the client to bring the top of the foot toward the shin.
ROM Assessment Guide
Ankle ROM
Learn how to assess ankle movement using Active, Passive and Resisted ROM.
Movement Selector
Selected Movement
Dorsiflexion
Passive ROM
Support the foot and gently move the ankle into dorsiflexion.
Resisted ROM
Client attempts dorsiflexion while resistance is applied over the top of the foot.
What to Observe
- Pain
- Range restriction
- Compensation
- Difference between sides
Assessment Flow
Assessment Flow
Observe→Active ROM→Passive ROM→Resisted ROM→Compare sides→Special Tests
Special Tests
Special Tests
Anterior Drawer Test
Lateral ankle ligaments
Talar Tilt Test
Calcaneofibular ligament
Thompson Test
Achilles tendon
Squeeze Test
Syndesmosis
Quick Check
Quick Check
1. Which ankle movement brings the top of the foot toward the shin?
2. Which ankle movement turns the sole of the foot inward?
For educational revision only. ROM and orthopaedic test findings should be interpreted together with the client’s history, symptoms and other assessment findings.