Lower Extremity Dysfunction (LED):
Predictive Model of Lower Extremity Movement Impairment
By Brent Brookbush DPT, PT, COMT, MS, PES, CES, CSCS, H/FS
For an introduction to Postural Dysfunction and Movement Impairment please refer to:
OHSA with Modification (Heel Rise)
Summary of Model: | Recommended Assessments and Techniques |
Common Osteokinematic Dysfunction: | |
Commonly observed/studied impairments: - Loss of dorsiflexion (inadequate forward translation of the knee, i.e. tibia on foot dorsiflexion)
- Feet Flatten (a.k.a. functional pes planus, pronation, eversion, calcaneus valgus, positive navicular drop test, etc.)
- Feet turn out (a.k.a. turn-out, heel flare, heel whip, etc.)
- Knees Bow In (a.k.a. functional knee valgus, medial knee displacement, hip adduction, etc.)
- Excessive Forward Lean (excessive hip flexion, forward trunk position, tibia/torso angle)
| Recommended Assessment: |
Common Muscular Dysfunction | |
| Short/Over-active |
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