Ankle Joint Anatomy: Talocrural, Subtalar and Tibiofibular Joints
Integrated functional anatomy of the ankle joint - Bones, joints, palpation, ligaments, nerves, joint anatomy, joint actions, arthrokinematics, muscles, fascia, and range of motion of the ankle joint. Highlighting the behaviors in postural dysfunction, pronation distortion syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, jumpers knee, runners knee, osteoarthritis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and common interventions for the ankle joint.
Course Description: Ankle Joint Anatomy (Talocrural, Subtalar and Tibiofibular Joints)
This course describes ankle/foot joint anatomy, which includes the talocrural, subtalar, and tibiofibular joints. This includes descriptions of the bones, synovial joints, joint actions, ligaments, bursae, relative location, the relationship between the bones of the foot and ankle, and the muscles that cross them. Further, this course discusses palpation and introduces ankle/foot joint specific exercises, manual techniques, and interventions for dysfunction, pain, posture, and movement impairment. The ankle joint is included in the common compensation patterns known as functional pes planus (flat feet), pronation distortion syndrome, functional valgus (knee bow in), asymmetrical weight shift (AWS), and lower extremity dysfunction (LLD) . Sports medicine professionals (personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, etc.) with advanced knowledge of the ankle joint will improve their ability to analyze human movement and develop sophisticated exercise programs and therapeutic (rehabilitation) interventions. Further, this course is essential knowledge for future courses discussing injury prevention and physical rehabilitation/physical therapy (e.g. ankle pain, ankle arthritis, medial malleolus pain, ankle instability, chronic ankle sprain, ankle replacement surgery), the effect the ankle joint has on lower extremity alignment (e.g. the relationship between subtalar inversion and hip internal rotation), and ankle specific techniques for enhancing sports performance (e.g. lower body (leg) stability, strength, hypertrophy, agility, and power).
Brookbush Institute’s most recommended techniques for the Ankle Joint (see videos below):
- Assess:
- Self-administered Techniques:
- Release: Gastrocnemius and Soleus Dynamic Release
- Stretch: Slant Board Calf Stretch
- Activation: Tibialis Anterior Isolated Activation (No Equipment)
- Manual Techniques:
- Release: Fibularis Muscles Static Manual Release
- Mobilization: Ankle (Talus) Manual Joint Mobilization – Anterior to Posterior
- Manipulation: Talocalcaneal Manipulation
Introduction to Ankle Joint (Talocrural, Subtalar and Tibiofibular Joints) Anatomy
1 sub-categoryAnkle Joint Palpation
Ankle Joint Connective Tissues: Capsule, Ligaments, and Menisci
1 sub-categoryAnkle Joint Nerves
Ankle Joint Actions
1 sub-categoryRegional Interdependence
Postural Dysfunction and the Ankle Joint
2 sub-categoriesVideos
1 sub-categoryvideoBibliography
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