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Winter 2013
Subjective Assessment
(Petty, 2011, pp. 396-399)
Body Chart
Map out area of symptoms noting quality, intensity and depth of pain as well as abnormal sensation or whether symptoms are constant or intermittent. Symptoms are most likely to be localised to the ankle and foot. Also check for symptoms in the lumbar spine, hip and knee joints.
Behaviour of Symptoms
Have you noticed anything that eases or aggravates symptoms?
Special Questions
Do you have any other medical conditions (eg. diabetes, arthritis)? Are you currently on any medication?
Group 2b
Winter 2013
Observation
Consider the patients posture, gait and performance in functional tasks (eg. sit to stand). Take note impaired balance or unevenness in weight bearing between the limbs in standing and during normal gait.
Palpation
Palpate the foot and ankle paying attention to the presence of swelling, temperature, mobility and feel of superficial tissues and tenderness.
Group 2b
Winter 2013
References
Ankle Pain. (2013). Ankle Sprain Symptoms and Categories. Retrieved from http://anklepain.info/anklesprain-symptoms-and-categories/ Ivins, D. (2006). Acute Ankle Sprain: An Update. American Family Physician, 74(10), 1714-1720. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1115/p1714.html Lynch, S. A. (2002). Assessment of the Injured Ankle in the Athlete. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), 406-412. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164372/pdf/attr_37_0_0406.pdf Petty, N. (2011). Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment: a handbook for therapists (4th Ed). Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.