DynaMo Lite Test: Ankle ROM Protocol

Patient position	Seated at the edge of the bed with their hips and knees both at 90 degrees flexion and ankle in a neutral position.
Contact point	Superior aspect of foot.
Device orientation	Horizontal, consistent with the plantigrade position maintained by the patient.
Position of examiner	Seated at the edge of the bed, besides the foot being tested to position the device and stabilize the shank.
Instruction	Rotate your ankle inward as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Lite as still as possible.

Patient position	Long sitting, ankle in a neutral position.
Contact point	Superior aspect of foot.
Device orientation	Horizontal, consistent with the plantigrade position maintained by the patient.
Position of examiner	Seated at the edge of the bed, besides the foot being tested to position the device and stabilize the shank.
Instruction	Rotate your ankle outward as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Lite as still as possible.

Patient position	Long sitting, ankle in a neutral position.
Contact point	Superior aspect of foot.
Device orientation	Horizontal, consistent with the plantigrade position maintained by the patient.
Position of examiner	Seated at the edge of the bed, besides the foot being tested to position the device and stabilize the shank.
Instruction	Bring your toes toward your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Lite as still as possible.

Patient position	Standing upright with shin vertical and arms supported on a fixed surface. Following the knee to wall protocol.
Contact point	Fixated along the lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg.
Device orientation	Vertical, parallel to the tibia.
Position of examiner	Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction	Shift your weight as far forward as you can, whilst keeping your foot flat on the floor.

Patient position	Half kneeling position with shin vertical and arms supported on a fixed surface. Following the knee to wall protocol.
Contact point	Fixated along the lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg.
Device orientation	Vertical, parallel to the tibia.
Position of examiner	Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction	Shift your weight as far forward as you can, whilst keeping your foot flat on the floor.

Patient position	Long sitting, ankle in a neutral position.
Contact point	Superior aspect of foot.
Device orientation	Horizontal, consistent with the plantigrade position maintained by the patient.
Position of examiner	Seated at the edge of the bed, besides the foot being tested to position the device and stabilize the shank.
Instruction	Move your toes away from your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Lite as still as possible.

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