A novel tool for measuring ankle dorsiflexion: A study of its reliability in patients following ankle fractures

摘要

Background: Assessment of ankle joint movement in a weight bearing position has important clinical implications. The lunge ankle dorsiflexion measurement device (LAD) has been developed with the aim of facilitating ease of and standardisation of the measurement of ankle joint movement. The literature lacks studies evaluating the reliability of weight bearing measurements of the ankle joint in study groups with ankle disabilities. The objective of this study was to examine the intra-and inter-tester reliability of ankle dorsiflexion measured with the novel LAD in patients following a fracture of the ankle.