1. Evaluation of the lower leg , ankle & foot

2. Observation Posture Symmetry of both feet and ankles Deformity Skin
Foot wear

3. Palpation Skin temperature Swelling Medial & Lateral Malleolus Talus
Calcaneus
Metatarsals & phalanges
Medial & Lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle

4. Active Range of Movement
Dorsiflexion ̊
Plantar flexion– ̊
Inversion – ̊
Eversion – 15 – 30 ̊

5. Passive range of Movement & end-feel
Dorsiflexion – Tissue stretch
Plantarflexion— Tissue Stretch
Inversion– Tissue Stretch
Eversion – Tissue Stretch

6. Resisted Movements
Dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
Inversion
Eversion

7. Manual Muscle Testing
Dorsiflexors
Plantarflexors
Invertors
Evertors

8. Special Tests
Stability tests for medial and lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle
Evaluation of balance/proprioception
Evaluation of gait