The transparent circle represents the position of the subtalar joint (20) when the foot is supinated, pronated and in a neutral position (e.g., joint congruity). This position is approximately one finger width below and proximal to the medial malleolus.
Using a microwedge to measure the Primus Metatarsus Supinatus value in the Rothbarts Foot (readings are in millimeters): F1 - Foot is pronated, F2 - Foot is placed into its anatomical neutral position, F3 - microwedge placed under the foot.The inter and intra-rater reliability of this measuring technique has been tested and confirmed in a double blind study (Cummings, 1997).
PMSv 11 - 29mm is pathognomic of Rothbarts Foot (See Interpreting PMSv)
Reference:
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart