scholarly journals The Influence of Peripheral Nerve Injury on the Ankle Joint Range of Motion and the Elasticity of the Soleus Muscle in Rats

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeya ONO ◽  
Sadaaki OKI ◽  
Junko OCHI ◽  
Shusaku KANAI ◽  
Michele Eisemann SHIMIZU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Nerve Injury ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Soleus Muscle ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Injury ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Joint Range

Static Ankle Joint Equinus

2010 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Charles ◽  
Sheila D. Scutter ◽  
Jonathan Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Major Increase ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Joint Range

Equinus is characterized by reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle joint, but there is a lack of consensus regarding criteria for definition and diagnosis. This review examines the literature relating to the definition, assessment, diagnosis, prevalence, and complications of equinus. Articles on equinus and assessment of ankle joint range of motion were identified by searching the EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, EBSCOhost, Cinahl, and Cochrane databases and by examining the reference lists of the articles found. There is inconsistency regarding the magnitude of reduction in dorsiflexion required to constitute a diagnosis of equinus and no standard method for assessment; hence, the prevalence of equinus is unknown. Goniometric assessment of ankle joint range of motion was shown to be unreliable, whereas purpose-built tools demonstrated good reliability. Reduced dorsiflexion is associated with alterations in gait, increased forefoot pressure, and ankle injury, the magnitude of reduction in range of motion required to predispose to foot or lower-limb abnormalities is not known. In the absence of definitive data, we propose a two-stage definition of equinus: the first stage would reflect dorsiflexion of less than 10° with minor compensation and a minor increase in forefoot pressure, and the second stage would reflect dorsiflexion of less than 5° with major compensation and a major increase in forefoot pressure. This proposed definition of equinus will assist with standardizing the diagnosis and will provide a basis for future studies of the prevalence, causes, and complications of this condition. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 100(3): 195–203, 2010)

scholarly journals First metatarsophalangeal joint range of motion is associated with lower limb kinematics in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie J Allan ◽  
Jodie A McClelland ◽  
Shannon E Munteanu ◽  
Andrew K Buldt ◽  
Karl B Landorf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Clinical Measurement ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Function ◽  
Joint Range

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTP joint OA) is a common and disabling condition that results in pain and limited joint range of motion. There is inconsistent evidence regarding the relationship between clinical measurement of 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion and dynamic function of the joint during level walking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the association between passive non-weightbearing (NWB) 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion and sagittal plane kinematics in individuals with radiographically confirmed 1st MTP joint OA. Methods Forty-eight individuals with radiographically confirmed 1st MTP joint OA (24 males and 24 females; mean age 57.8 years, standard deviation 10.5) underwent clinical measurement of passive NWB 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion and gait analysis during level walking using a 10-camera infrared Vicon motion analysis system. Sagittal plane kinematics of the 1st MTP, ankle, knee, and hip joints were calculated. Associations between passive NWB 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion and kinematic variables were explored using Pearson’s r correlation coefficients. Results Passive NWB 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion was significantly associated with maximum 1st MTPJ dorsiflexion (r=0.486, p<0.001), ankle joint maximum plantarflexion (r=0.383, p=0.007), and ankle joint excursion (r=0.399, p=0.005) during gait. There were no significant associations between passive NWB 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion and sagittal plane kinematics of the knee or hip joints. Conclusions These findings suggest that clinical measurement of 1st MTP joint maximum dorsiflexion provides useful insights into the dynamic function of the foot and ankle during the propulsive phase of gait in this population.

scholarly journals MUSCULOSKELETAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ANKLE JOINT RANGE OF MOTION IN THE MIDDLE-AGED AND ELDERLY INDIVIKUALS

2003 ◽  
Vol 52 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 149-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
YASUO KAWAKAMI ◽  
TOSHIAKI ODA ◽  
TOSHIYUKI KURIHARA ◽  
KENTARO CHINO ◽  
TOSHIHIKO NAGAYOSHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Joint Range
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