Varus Deformity of the Ankle

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

Symptoms
  • Affected foot looks like it has been rotated internally at the ankle
  • Inversion at subtalar joint
  • Total hindfoot inversion
  • Adduction at talonavicular joint
  • Equinus and varus at ankle joint, that is, a plantar flexed position, making the foot tend towards toe walking
Causes
  • Congenital deformity involving one or both feet
  • Edwards syndrome, a genetic defect with three copies of chromosome 18
  • Spina bifida cystica
Treatment
  • Serial casting
  • Foot manipulation
  • Possible surgical intervention
Varus Deformity of the Ankle Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Down Dog
  • Doorway Hamstring
  • Nose To Wall
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Stationary Bike
  • Gait II

Varus Deformity of the Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Backwards Walk
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

Varus 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