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Test: Achilles Alignment - Posture

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Background/Purpose

Alignment of the Achilles tendon can be an indication of contracture and evidence of increased pronation (Arangio, Rogman, Reed, 2009).

Procedure

Clinician views the posterior leg with the shoes and socks removed. Clincian assess for a midline position of the Achilles tendon.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Visual inspection of Achilles tendon midline at ankle.

Criteria

Achilles midline

Measurement

LOINC Code

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail

Test Stats

Side Pass Fail
Left 0 2
Right 0 2
Avg. Measure. Left 0.0 0.0
Avg. Measure. - Right 0.0 0.0

Regions
Cervical	Thoracic	Lumbar	Pelvic
Hip/Thigh	Knee/Calf	Ankle	Foot
Shoulder/Arm	Elbow/Forearm	Wrist	Hand
Head	TMJ	Systemic