The Meyers line is a simple axis-line used to asses the anatomical and functional alignment of the great toe in relation to the rest of the foot. Follow the steps below to perform this test:

1) Outline your foot on a piece of paper.

2) Mark the mid-point of the heel.

3) Mark the mid-point of the big-toe joint.

4) Draw a straight line from the mid-point of the heel to and through the mid-point of the big-toe joint.

Functional: Your big toe is aligned with the Meyers line.

Dysfunctional: Your big toe is not fully aligned with the Meyers line.

As one of our major motor skills as a child and one we carry through to the age of 3-5 the squat is a definite skill we loose once we start to sit in chairs and stop playing!

The deep squat is a useful tool to analyse ones mobility. This assessment is to see if you have adequate mobility in your foot, ankle and hip. From the results provided we can make sure we address the problem at hand

Functional: You are able to hold a positions as shown with ease for up to 1 minute.

Dysfunctional: You have lost the ability to deep squat overtime and either have to raise your heels or lean forward to counterbalance.

This simple but effective way of testing the structural stability of your foot; as postural stability is heavily determined by the structural stability. Follow the steps below:

1) Get in the position as shown.

2) Close your eyes and try to stand still for a minimum of 15 seconds without;

a) Moving the weight-bearing foot.

b) Catching yourself with the other foot.

c) Opening your eyes.

3) Repeat on your opposite leg.

Functional: You stood for 15 seconds without 2a-c happening.

Dysfunctional: One or more of the actions described in 2a-c happened.