DynaMo Lite Test Protocols – Ankle Strength – VALD Knowledge Base

Patient position	Long sitting with the leg not being tested in a hook-lying position and the leg being tested in full extension. The ankle in neutral and foot extended past the edge of the bed so that it is not supported.
Contact point	Medial aspect of the foot.
Device orientation	Vertical, with the curved surface in contact with the medial aspect of the patient's forefoot and the flat surface being supported by the examiner.
Position of examiner	Seated at the foot of the bed, distal to the patient in a position to support the DynaMo Lite in one hand, applying lateral force to the foot, and supporting the patient with the other.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 – push, push, push and relax.

Patient position	Long sitting with the leg not being tested in a hook-lying position and the leg being tested in full extension. The ankle in neutral and foot extended past the edge of the bed so that it is not supported.
Contact point	Lateral aspect of the foot.
Device orientation	Vertical, with the curved surface in contact with the lateral aspect of the patient's forefoot and the flat surface being supported by the examiner.
Position of examiner	Seated at the foot of the bed, distal to the patient in a position to support the DynaMo Lite in one hand, applying medial force to the foot, and supporting the patient with the other.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 – push, push, push and relax.

Patient position	Long sitting with the leg not being tested in a hook-lying position and the leg being tested in full extension. The ankle in neutral and foot extended past the edge of the bed so that it is not supported.
Contact point	Anterior aspect of the foot.
Device orientation	Vertical, with the curved surface in contact with the dorsum of the patient's foot and the flat surface being supported by the examiner.
Position of examiner	Seated next to the patient in a position to support the DynaMo Lite in one hand, applying inferior force to the foot, and supporting the patient with the other.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 – push, push, push and relax.

Patient position	Seated, with sole of foot on the floor supporting the strength strap.
Contact point	Anterior thigh, proximal to the knee.
Device orientation	Horizontal, with the pad in contact with the patient and the pad in contact with anterior thigh.
Position of examiner	Seated or kneeling next to the patient in position to place the DynaMo Lite, instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 – push, push, push and relax.

Patient position	Long sitting with the leg being tested fully extended and opposite leg in a hook-lying position, with the ankle in a neutral position and situated just proximal to a fixed surface.
Contact point	Distal aspect of the plantar surface of the foot.
Device orientation	Horizontal, with the pad in contact with the patient and the flat surface in contact with a fixed surface.
Position of examiner	Seated or kneeling next to the patient in position to place the DynaMo Lite, instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 – push, push, push and relax.

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