Valgus Deformity of the Ankle

Definition:
Descriptive of the ankle with a static angular deformity in which the bone distal to the joint deviates medially from the longitudinal axis of the proximal bone, and toward the midline of the body, when the subject is in the anatomical position.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Flat foot appearance
  • Tenderness in the subfibular
  • Foot weakness
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Prominent medial mallelous
Causes
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spina bifida
  • Arthrogryposis
  • Down syndrome
  • Congenital clubfoot
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Hereditary multiple exostoses
  • Postaxial hypoplasia
  • Skeletal dysplasia
  • Trauma
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Possible surgical intervention
Valgus Deformity of the Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Posterior Tib Retraining
  • Foot Wedge
  • Nose To Wall
  • Toe Yoga
  • Heel Raises
  • Slips Rocker
  • Heel Offs
  • Supination Walk
  • Gait II

Valgus Deformity of the Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Toe Yoga
  • Slow Kicks
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Lunge Wheel MASE
  • Backwards Walk

Valgus Deformity of the 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