The basic articulations:
- Plantar Flexion
- Dorsiflexion
- Inversion
- Eversion
The Ankle CAR (controlled articular rotation):
- Begin in a seated position on the floor or in a chair
- Take the same side arm (ipsilateral) underneath the leg and place the opposite arm/hand (contralateral) over to hold the tibia from rotating
- Slowly move the ankle into plantar flexion
- Then move the foot away from the midline of the body for eversion
- Continue into dorsiflexion reaching the backside of the foot towards the shin
- Finally ending with Inversion moving the foot towards the midline
- Avoid moving the tibia when rotating
- Always express current end ranges
- Repeat again or in the opposite direction if desired