For the evaluation of the feet and ankle function, we used functional tests based on Magee et al. (1997), in which the patients were asked to perform the following movements: ankle flexion and extension in one leg stance and toes flexion and extension in sitting position.
Most patients will achieve a good ankle function after this semi-functional treatment [8, 9].
A functional evaluation of ankle function was also used.
i) Subjective ankle function, assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) [ 32].
Herein, we present a more comprehensive and specific physiotherapy approach for foot and ankle function, by choosing simple tasks, focusing on recovering range of motion, strength, and functionality of the joints most impaired by diabetic polyneuropathy.
Is self-reported recovery related to ankle function score over time?
To evaluate foot and ankle function in a series of patients undergoing fibula microvascular free tissue transfer.
These asymmetries are due, in part, to the inability of current prosthetic devices to effectively mimic normal ankle function.
Recently, powered prostheses have been designed to provide active ankle power generation with the goal of restoring biological ankle function.
However, the app focusing on ankle function assessment and rehabilitation is still not widely used and has very limited functions.
To assess ankle function 4 weeks after conservative management and to examine the correlation of function with gait.
