Therman Test of the Ankle

Other Names

Demonstration of Therman's test

• Therman Test of the Ankle
• Therman's Test

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Purpose

• Evaluate for anterolateral rotatory instability of the subtalar joint

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Description

• The athlete is supine
• The ankle is about 10 degrees of dorsiflexion to keep the talocrural joint stable
• The forefoot is stabilized with one hand
• The examiner applies inversion/internal rotation to the calcaneus with the other hand
• Then, apply an inversion force to the forefoot
• Positive test
  • Excessive medial shift of the calcaneus
  • Reproduction of the athletes pain and instability

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Pathology

• Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Physical Exam Ankle
• Ankle Anatomy Main
• Ankle Pain Main

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