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Manual Muscle Testing: Dorsiflexion

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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]

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