Stiffness in the Foot and Ankle Joint

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited foot and ankle mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the foot and ankle
  • Swelling in the foot and ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
  • Pain with weight bearing
Causes
  • Ankle sprain
  • Muscle strain
  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Plantar fascitis
  • Fracture
  • Stress fracture
  • Trauma
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Balance training
Stiffness in the Foot and Ankle Joint 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

Stiffness in the Foot and Ankle Joint Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Stiffness in the Foot and Ankle Joint 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