Case Study - 16 year old Female

Introduction.

Patient presented with the following problems.

• Poor Posture.
• Aching Back and Shoulders.
• Right foot and leg turning in

PICTURE 1 - Natural Stance	PICTURE 2 - Footcheck Stance

Findings on Assessment.
On assessment using Footcheck and comparing pictures 1 and 2 the following observations were made.

• Right foot pronating slightly more than the left
• Sprain on right foot and ankle from childhood injury (8 years old)
• Click in right knee
• Reduced movement in right ankle joint

Treatment Plan

• Footcheck exercise program to correct foot alignment.
• Deep tissue correction with emphasis on right instep and right knee
  

PICTURE 3 - Natural Stance	PICTURE 4 - Footcheck Stance

Recovery. Photographs 3 & 4

• Foot alignment improved
• Greater mobility in ankle joints
• Feet and ankles stronger
• Click lessening in right knee
• Comfortable - able to wear high heels
  

  
  

Conclusion.
The injury to her right foot and ankle may have contributed to foot imbalance, leading to weak feet, aching back and poor posture.