Foot Inversion Assessment

Mobility

Assesses ability to invert the foot and control pronation.

Purpose

Screen for Foot Inversion findings.

Execution

1. Stand in a split stance with the test foot forward
2. Keep the test knee extended
3. Invert the test foot as far as possible
4. Observe if the forefoot reaches neutral or beyond
5. Compare sides

Key Observations

• Ability to invert the foot with knee extended
• Symmetry between sides

Views

• frontal

Protocol

1. Observe from: frontal.
2. Standardize start position and instructions.
3. Perform 2-3 trials per side when applicable.
4. Record key observations and any positive indicators.
5. Compare left vs right when applicable.

Reference

Subtalar/inversion assessment. Elveru RA et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1994;19(3):162-167. Picciano AM et al. JOSPT. 1993;18(4):553-558.