Ankle & Foot Examination - Special Tests & Examination

Ankle Range of Motion

Ankle Range of Motion

References Cazacu, Cristina-Magda & Doroftei, Ioan. (2014). Structural and Kinematic Aspects of a New Ankle Rehabilitation…

Thompson’s Test

Thompson’s Test

What is the "Thompson’s Test" used for? Identify the presence of a complete Achilles rupture. How…

Matles Test

Matles Test

What is the "Matles Test" used for? It’s used for Achilles Tendon Rupture How to perform…

External Rotation Test

External Rotation Test

What is the "External Rotation Test" used for? The external rotation test is used to demonstrate…

Squeeze Test

Squeeze Test

What is the "Squeeze Test" used for? The squeeze test (also known as the fibular compression…

Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

What is the "Ankle Anterior Drawer Test" used for? Injuries to the anterior talofibular ligament Anterior…

Hoffa Sign

Hoffa Sign

What is the "Hoffa Sign" used for? Hoffa Sign indicates a chronic Achilles tendon tear. How…

Silfverskiold Test

Silfverskiold Test

What is the "Silfverskiold Test" used for? Silfverskiold Test is used to evaluate the contracture of…

Heel Thump Test

Heel Thump Test

What is the "Heel Thump Test" used for? To determine if there is a tibial stress…

Mortons Neuroma Test

Mortons Neuroma Test

What is the "Mortons Neuroma Test" used for? To detect the presence of Morton’s Neuroma How…