Clinical Pattern Recognition- Ankle & Foot Pain

From anatomy to discovering the patient!

• Ankle joint accounts for 10% to 34% of all sport-related injuries, with lateral ankle sprain comprising 77% to 83% of these injuries
• The overall incidence of lateral ankle sprain may be underestimated because approximately 50% do not seek medical attention after injury
• 100% of 117 therapists who responded noted plantar fasciitis was the most common foot condition seen in the clinic
• In the athletic population, plantar fasciitis is a common injury reported by both high school, competitive and recreational distance runners

See more prevalence information in the Clinical Pattern Recognition: Orthopaedics app here

Meet the 8 common ankle/foot pain patients from the Achilles Tendonitis Clinical Practice Guidelines, Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Clinical Practice Guidelines, Heel Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines, and MORE!

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Clinical Pattern Recognition

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2. Ankle arthrosis- Ankle pain and mobility deficits (Watch 1 min video)

2. Achilles tendinosis- Ankle stiffness and muscle power deficits (Watch 1 min video | Step-by-step Guide)

3. Tibialis anterior tendonitis/Medial tibial stress syndrome- Leg pain and muscle power deficits (Watch 1 minute video)

4.  Ankle sprain- Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments (Watch 1 min video | Step-by-Step Guide)

5. Hallux rigidus- Great toe pain and mobility deficits (Watch 1 min video)

6. Posterior tibialis tendinitis/tendinosis- Ankle pain and muscle power deficits (Watch 1 min video | Step-by-Step Guide)

7. Plantar fasciitis - Heel pain (Watch 1 min video | Step-by-Step Guide)

8. Tarsal tunnel syndrome- Ankle and foot radiating pain (Watch 1 min video)

Sources:

Martin RL, Davenport TE, Paulseth S, Wukich DK, Godges JJ. Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments: ankle ligament sprains. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013;43(9):A1-40.

Mcpoil TG, Martin RL, Cornwall MW, Wukich DK, Irrgang JJ, Godges JJ. Heel pain--plantar fasciitis: clinical practice guildelines linked to the international classification of function, disability, and health from the orthopaedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008;38(4):A1-A18.