Knee To Wall Test

What is a Knee To Wall Test?

The ankles are an incredibly important part of our body. They provide us with the flexibility and mobility to move around and navigate our environment, as well as help us stay balanced when we stand or walk. Without them, it would be impossible to do many everyday tasks like walking upstairs or running. Our ankles also help protect other body parts from injury by absorbing shocks that would otherwise affect joints further up in the leg.

Healthcare professionals, particularly physical therapists, assess the ankle's stability and range of motion using the. This is a simple, quick test to measure flexibility and tightness in the muscles around the ankles.

The test determines the distance between a patient’s knee and wall with their leg straight. The patient should stand with their back facing the wall, about 8 inches away, with their feet flat on the ground and hip-width apart. The patient then bends their knee toward the wall while keeping their foot flat on the ground and their shoulder blades touching it. The distance between the wall and their bent knee is then measured.

A typical result would be within 1-2 inches of the wall. If the distance is greater than 2 inches, it can indicate tightness or poor ankle flexibility and mobility.

How does this Knee To Wall Test work?

This free Knee To Wall Test provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide so you can accurately and effectively assess the flexibility and tightness of your patient's ankle. Here's how to get started:

Step One: Download the test

Access the free Knee To Wall Test with the link provided on this page. You can also download it from the Carepatron app or our resources library, which offers heaps of assessment tools and templates for your practice.

Step Two: Give your patient a copy

Hand your patient a copy of the Knee To Wall Test and explain how it works. Ask them to stand against the wall with their feet hip-width apart and shoulder blades touching the wall.

Step Three: Start the assessment

Instruct your patient to bend one knee towards the wall as far as possible without lifting their foot off the ground. Measure the distance between their bent knee and the wall.

Step Four: Analyze your results

If the distance exceeds 2 inches, it can indicate tightness or poor flexibility in the ankle. A typical result is typically within 1-2 inches of the wall.

Step five: Write down observations and recommendations

Record your observations and note any recommendations or exercises you might have for the patient. If necessary, refer them to a specialist for further evaluation.

When to use a Knee To Wall Assessment?

The Knee To Wall Test is useful for physical therapists and other healthcare professionals who want to assess their patients’ ankle mobility. You can also use this if or when:

Your patient has experienced an ankle injury

You can administer the Knee To Wall Test to determine the injury's extent and assess the patient’s range of motion. It can help you outline the best exercises and treatments for effectively treating the injury.

Your patient is experiencing difficulty with movement

If your patient is having difficulty with movement, it may be due to tightness or poor flexibility in their ankles. The Knee To Wall Test will help you evaluate the patient’s ankles to determine the best course of action.

Your patient is suffering from chronic ankle pain

Tightness or stiffness in the muscles surrounding the ankle can cause chronic ankle pain. By administering the Knee To Wall Test, you can identify the root cause of the problem and provide your patient with targeted treatments.

Your patient is having difficulty bending their ankles

The Knee To Wall Test can help you diagnose the cause of their difficulty bending their ankles. It will also provide information on improving the range of motion and reducing stiffness, tightness, or joint pain.

Who is this printable Knee To Wall Test PDF for?

This comprehensive Knee To Wall Test is perfect for a range of healthcare professionals treating patients with ankle problems. Specifically, it's a handy tool for:

• Physical therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Sports medicine professionals
• Orthopedic surgeons

This test can be used in clinics, hospitals, physiotherapists, or sports medicine centers.

Benefits of free Knee to Wall Test PDF

The Knee To Wall Test offers a range of benefits for healthcare professionals and patients. Here are some of them:

It's completely digital

Our free Knee To Wall Test PDF is entirely digital, so you can access it anytime, anywhere. You can also store it easily on any device and print as many copies as you need.

It's clinically approved

The Knee To Wall Test is backed by credible research and is clinically approved. This ensures accurate assessments for your patients and better outcomes for their treatments.

It's comprehensive

This free assessment tool offers a step-by-step guide on how to perform the Knee To Wall Test. It also includes a field for writing down recommendations so you can easily refer to them.

It's easy to understand

We've made the Knee To Wall Test as simple and straightforward as possible to ensure easy understanding. All the instructions are in plain language, so you can quickly administer the test and assess your patients' ankle conditions.