Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot
Definition:
A systemic disease, which affects connective tissue of the ankle and foot; arthritis is the dominant clinical manifestation, accompanied by thickening of articular soft tissue, with extension of synovial tissue over articular cartilages, which become eroded; the course is variable but often is chronic and progressive, leading to deformities and disability.
Symptoms- Pain usually occurs in bilateral ankles and feet
- Swelling usually occurs in bilateral ankle and feet
- Stiffness usually occurs in bilateral ankles and feet
- Difficulty with inclines and stairs
- Pain with walking
- Pain with standing
Causes- Unknown
- Autoimmune disease
- Possible family heredity
- Usually it takes a chemical or environmental "trigger" to activate the disease in people who genetically inherit RA
Treatment- ROM and stretching to ankle and foot
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot 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
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot Phase II
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot 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
