Ankylosis of the Foot and Ankle

Definition:
'Arthritis of the foot and ankle resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the foot and ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
Causes
  • Chronic inflammatory disease
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Foot and ankle ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Ankle strengthening
  • Gait mechanics
Ankylosis of the Foot and Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Ankylosis of the Foot and Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Ankylosis of the Foot and Ankle Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops