In Part I of this series, we considered the biomechanical evaluation of the foot and ankle with a seated patient, and outlined some of the steps to test joint ranges of motion and end position (The O&P EDGE, December 2017). Understanding the mechanics of a patient’s foot along with his or her hip motion and muscle strength can give clues to possible causes of pathology. However, examining the non-weight bearing foot in open chain provides a limited view of function. To get the full picture it is vital to also assess the patient while he or she is weight bearing and while in gait.
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