SUBTALAR JOINT ⠀ [ANATOMY, FUNCTION & BIOMECHANICS] ⠀ Regarding my previous post about myofascial treatment of the „INVERSION TRAUMA“ it is very important to mobilise the subtalar joint if it is restricted. If your patient suffers from an inversion trauma, you will most likely find a restriction in the subtalar joint. ⠀ Don’t look at the ankle only, examine the whole body! ⠀ The subtalar joint isn’t discussed as much when it comes to the ankle. More commonly, the talocrural joint is discussed, as it is involved in plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. ⠀ The subtalar joint is where the talus meets the calcaneus (heel bone) at the hindfoot. The subtalar joint is considered a ‘gliding’ joint, as it displays a combination of translational and rotational movement. The joint allows for inversion and eversion of the foot/ankle complex. This motion can be seen in the pictures 7-9. ⠀ Adequate mobility and control at this joint is important both statically and dynamically: ▪️Statically, it is important to be able to find a ‘neutral’ position. This allows for ideal foot and ankle placement, and a stacking effect through the entire lower body. Efficient use of the foot/arch depends on a well controlled and positioned subtalar joint. ▪️Dynamically, this joint gives the ankle more degrees of freedom. It acts as a buffer to allow for rotational/frontal plane movement when walking over uneven terrain for example. ▪️The combination of movement from the talocrural joint and subtalar joint turn the ankle into an important shock absorbing and movement buffering complex (when they are moving well). This helps disperse movement through the lower chain, making it easier on the knee and foot (upstream and downstream). ⠀ After an inversion trauma (ankle sprain injury) it is very important to assess this joint as well and if required to mobilise it as it can force knee problems or even hip or lower back problems through a so-called ascending kinematic chain! ⠀ #phiotherapy #osteopathy #ankle #foot #rehab #anatomy #movement #mobility #education #yoga #pilates #crossfit #medicine #pain #therapy #sportstherapy #physicaltherapy #manualtherapy #supinationtrauma #inversiontrauma #anklesprain https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl-19nPASmB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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