` ` Evaluate whether there is any difference in the movement ability between the
two feet/ankles and make a mental note of what you feel.
` ` When assessing a client, if there is no obvious visual difference
in the mobility you observe between the two sides, ask them for
their sensory feedback to assist with an accurate assessment.
perfectly normal. It means the ankle
joint is naturally adjusting and you will
have more mobility as a result.
3. If your knee feels uncomfortable
when performing this movement,
simply turn your feet out less to take
the stress off the knees.
4. This assessment can also be used
as a warm up exercise to help
promote mobility of the foot and
ankle before exercise and/or
sports. However, it is important to
warm up the foot and calf muscles
first by using self-massage
techniques such as rolling a tennis
ball under the foot and massaging
the calf muscles.
Additional considerations:
1. This assessment is best performed in bare feet on a non-slip surface such as a
rubber mat.
2. If your ankle makes a ‘popping’ noise while you perform this assessment, that is
Evaluating how your feet and ankles
are working (or not working, as the case
may be) before heading out to the shoe
store can help you make better footwear
choices to eliminate pain, prevent injury
and improve performance.
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