Calcification of the Foot and Ankle

Definition:
A process in which tissue or noncellular material in the foot and ankle becomes hardened as the result of precipitates or larger deposits of insoluble salts of calcium, especially calcium carbonate and phosphate normally occurring only in the formation of bone and teeth.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the foot and ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
  • Pain in the foot and ankle
Causes
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Tight ligaments in the foot and ankle
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to the foot and ankle
  • Strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot
  • Strengthening the ankle muscles
Calcification 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

Calcification of the Foot and Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises

  • Heel Offs

  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Calcification 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