Talocrural Traction Manipulation

Position of the therapist:

  • Kneeling at the short end of the bench facing the patient’s ankle

Position of the patient:

  • Supine lying position
  • Knees slightly flexed and ankle over the edge of the bench
  • Ankle in slight plantar flexion

Hand placement:

  • Ipsilateral hand grasps onto the talus from medially
  • Other hand placed on top from lateral

Direction of the manipulation:

  • Distal