ROM Ankle Plantarflexion

Position: Position your client lying on their back with the test leg straight. The foot starts in a neutral position. Stabilize the lower leg to prevent movement at the knee or hip. Hold the tablet against the sole (plantar surface) of the foot.

Cues: Point your toes down as far as you can, keeping your leg still. Hold when you reach that point.

Procedure

Step 1 – Press START on the side you are testing.
Step 2 – Place the tablet flat against the sole of the foot in the starting neutral position.
Step 3 – Tap the LINE icon near the distal end of the foot to begin angle capture.
Step 4 – Instruct the client to plantarflex the ankle (point toes down) slowly to end range.
Step 5 – When they reach end range, tap the screen to capture the angle.
Step 6 – Tap SAVE to record the result.
Step 7 – Repeat steps 1–6 on the other side.