Range of Motion: Ankle First Toe Extension
Jun 28, 2023To test 1st Toe Extension range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
- With their foot in a neutral position, align the Measurz inclinometer in a vertical position alongside their big toe.
- Hit the play button on the inclinometer, before taking the client’s big toe passively into extension as far back as it can go.
- Press the pause, and then the save button to record and view the results NB: Aiming for a result of at least 70 degrees of big toe extension.
The normal range of motion for 1st Toe Extension can vary depending on a person's age, gender, and physical activity level. However, on average, the normal range of 1st Toe Extension range of motion is around 70-90 degrees.
References:
- Norkin, C. C., & White, D. J. (2016). Measurement of joint motion: A guide to goniometry (5th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
- Magee, D. J. (2014). Orthopedic physical assessment (6th ed.). Saunders/Elsevier.
- Kisner, C., & Colby, L. A. (2017). Therapeutic exercise: Foundations and techniques (7th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
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