Contracture of the Foot and Ankle
Definition:
A muscle contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joints in the foot and ankle. It is usually in response to prolonged hypertonic spasticity in a concentrated muscle area. Contractures are essentially muscles or tendons that have remained too tight for too long, thus becoming shorter. Once they occur they cannot be stretched or exercised away; they must be released with orthopedic surgery.
Symptoms- Physical deformity in the foot or ankle
- Stiffness in the foot and ankle
- Pain in the foot and ankle
- Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
Causes- Congential
- Tight muscle
- Tight tendons
- Muscular atrophy
Treatment- ROM and stretching exercises
- Foot intrinsic strengthening
- Calf stretching
- Lower extremity strengthening
Contracture of the Foot and Ankle Phase I
- 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
Contracture of the Foot and Ankle Phase II
Contracture of the Foot and Ankle Phase III
- Heel Offs
- German Dance
- Heel Raises
- Step Overs In Mase
- T Band Walks In Mase
- Tennis Ball Push
- Jump Rope Routine
- Toe Hops
