Ankle dorsiflexion: what is normal? Development of a decision pathway for diagnosing impaired ankle dorsiflexion and M. gastrocnemius tightness
SF Baumbach, M Braunstein, F Seeliger… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2016 - Springer
Introduction Impaired ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) is known to increase forefoot pressure, which
is associated to various pathologies affecting the foot and ankle. M. gastrocnemius tightness …
is associated to various pathologies affecting the foot and ankle. M. gastrocnemius tightness …
The influence of knee position on ankle dorsiflexion-a biometric study
SF Baumbach, M Brumann, J Binder… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2014 - Springer
Background Musculus gastrocnemius tightness (MGT) can be diagnosed by comparing
ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) with the knee extended and flexed. Although various measurement …
ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) with the knee extended and flexed. Although various measurement …
Diagnosis of musculus gastrocnemius tightness-key factors for the clinical examination
SF Baumbach, M Braunstein, M Regauer… - JoVE (Journal of …, 2016 - jove.com
Common foot and ankle pathologies have been linked to isolated Musculus gastrocnemius
tightness (MGT). Various examination techniques have been described to assess MGT. Still …
tightness (MGT). Various examination techniques have been described to assess MGT. Still …
A weightbearing technique for the measurement of ankle joint dorsiflexion with the knee extended is reliable
SE Munteanu, AB Strawhorn, KB Landorf… - Journal of Science and …, 2009 - Elsevier
Measurement of ankle joint dorsiflexion is routinely undertaken by clinicians who manage
lower limb musculoskeletal pathology. This study aimed to determine the reliability of a …
lower limb musculoskeletal pathology. This study aimed to determine the reliability of a …
Gastrocnemius contracture in patients with and without foot pathology
JR Jastifer, J Marston - Foot & ankle international, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Several studies report performing a recession of the gastrocnemius tendon as
surgical treatment of foot and ankle pain related to an isolated gastrocnemius contracture …
surgical treatment of foot and ankle pain related to an isolated gastrocnemius contracture …
Measurement of ankle dorsiflexion: a comparison of active and passive techniques in multiple positions
DA Krause, BA Cloud, LA Forster… - Journal of Sport …, 2011 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Limited ankle DF (DF) range of motion (ROM) resulting from restricted
gastrocnemius and soleus mobility is associated with a variety of lower extremity …
gastrocnemius and soleus mobility is associated with a variety of lower extremity …
Interrater and intrarater reliability in the measurement of ankle joint dorsiflexion is independent of examiner experience and technique used
PJ Kim, R Peace, J Mieras, T Thoms… - Journal of the …, 2011 - Am Podiatric Med Assoc
Background: Goniometric measurement is currently being used as a diagnostic and
outcomes assessment tool for ankle joint dorsiflexion. Despite its common use, its interrater …
outcomes assessment tool for ankle joint dorsiflexion. Despite its common use, its interrater …
Gastrocnemius tightness: a population based observational study
O Chan, K Malhotra, O Buraimoh, N Cullen… - Foot and Ankle …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Gastrocnemius tightness is believed to be associated with multiple
musculoskeletal pathologies such as back pain, plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Although …
musculoskeletal pathologies such as back pain, plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Although …
Validation of a new device for measuring isolated gastrocnemius contracture and evaluation of the reliability of the Silfverskiöld test
M Molund, EE Husebye, F Nilsen… - Foot & ankle …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Important aspects on the diagnostics of isolated gastrocnemius contractures
(IGCs) have been poorly described. This study was designed to validate a new ankle range …
(IGCs) have been poorly described. This study was designed to validate a new ankle range …
A new device for assessing ankle dorsiflexion motion: reliability and validity
Study Design Clinical measurement. Objective To determine the validity and reli-ability of
measures obtained using a custom-made device for assessing ankle dorsiflexion motion …
measures obtained using a custom-made device for assessing ankle dorsiflexion motion …