Get Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool

To test proprioception the modified Romberg test can be used: the patient stands on the non-affected ankle with open eyes and then with closed eyes and this is repeated with the injured ankle. MRI is most useful for chronic ankle instability.

Anatomic Grade I - stretching of the lateral ligament complex. Grade II - Partial tearing of one or several of the ligaments in the lateral ligament complex. Grade III - Complete rupture of the lateral ligament complex.

The rating system of the FAAM is identical to the FADI. The lowest potential score of the Activities of Daily Living subscale of the FAAM is 0 points, the highest 84 points. The lowest potential score of the Sports subscale of the FAAM is 0 points, the highest 32 points.

Functional testing provides objective measures to gauge an athlete's progression through the rehabilitation process. Testing balance, proprioception, strength, range of motion, and agility assess physical readiness.

The single leg stance test on a firm surface, the modified version of the star excursion balance test, the single hop test and the figure-of-8 test appear to be the most clinically relevant functional tests for individuals with lateral ankle sprain, chronic ankle instability or patients after surgery.

0 points: extreme functional ankle instability 30 points: stable ankle The original study established a cutoff score of ≤ 27[1], however, recent literature suggests that a cutoff score of ≤25 results in improved test characteristics, thus, enhancing the accuracy of the tool in differentiating individuals with and ...

First, have the patient lying down supine with the knee bent on the affected side. Then, observe the lateral aspect of the foot and ankle for hematomas or bruises. Then, locate the three lateral ligaments and palpate along their course for crepitus and tenderness.