Manual Muscle Testing: Dorsiflexion: Difference between revisions

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== To Test ==
== To Test ==
* Patient to actively dorsiflex  
* Patient to actively dorsiflex  
* Therapist give resistance to dorsiflexion movement
* Therapist give resistance to dorsiflexion movement  
 
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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Manual Muscle Testing]]
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[[Category:Rehabilitation Foundations]]
[[Category:Rehabilitation Foundations]]

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Muscles Involved:[edit | edit source]

Tibialis Anterior

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Peroneus Tertius

Extensor Hallicus Longus

Patient Positioning[edit | edit source]

Short sitting

Joint start Position[edit | edit source]

Ankle plantar flexion

Therapist Position[edit | edit source]

Sit on stool/chair in front of patient

  • One hand stabilise lower leg/ankle
  • Other hand resistance over dorsal foot

To Test[edit | edit source]

  • Patient to actively dorsiflex
  • Therapist give resistance to dorsiflexion movement

References[edit | edit source]