Talocrural Joint (TCJ)

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

• Hinge joint between the proximal tibia and fibula with the distal talus¹.
• This joint is a chokepoint of the forces and must bear full bodyweight¹.

Osteokinematics

Movement	Normal ROM
DF	20°
PF	50°

Arthrokinematics

Stability

Joint Mobility Assessments

Anterior Glide

Posterior Glide

“To test the anterior glide of the talocrural joint, the clinician stabilizes the tibia and fibula and draws the talus and foot forward together (Fig. 21-32). Pushing the talus and foot together in a posterior direction on the tibia and fibula (Fig. 21-33) tests the posterior movement. The anterior glide of the talus assesses the joint’s ability to move into plantar flexion, whereas the posterior glide of the talus assesses the joint’s ability to move into dorsiflexion”

References

1.

Jones B. B Project Foundations. b Project; 2025.