Osteoarthrosis of the Foot and Ankle

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the foot and ankle, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the foot and ankle
  • Stiffness in the foot and ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the foot and ankle
  • Crepitus in the foot and ankle with movement
  • Swelling in the foot and ankle
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Trauma
  • Previous fracture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Gait program
Osteoarthrosis of the Foot and Ankle 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

Osteoarthrosis of the Foot and Ankle Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Osteoarthrosis of the Foot and 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