Coleman Block Test | Alignment tests

                     Coleman Block Test
This is alignment tests are used to determine the relation of the leg to the hindfoot and the relation of the hindfoot to the forefoot. 
These tests are used to differentiate functional from anatomical structural deformities or asymmetries.




 Coleman Block Test

  This test differentiates a hindfoot varus resulting from a forefoot valgus from a hindfoot varus resulting from a tight tibialis posterior. 

If the patient is found to have a hindfoot varus in standing, the examiner places a lift or block under the lateral side of the forefoot.

  hindfoot varus is corrected, it indicates the hindfoot is flexible and the hindfoot varus is due to a plantar flexed first ray or a valgus forefoot. 
((((If it does not correct, the tibialis posterior is tight.)))