Ankle movements in the frontal plane are less prominent though not less relevant than
movements in the plantar or dorsal flexion direction. Walking on uneven terrains and
standing on narrow stances are examples of circumstances likely imposing marked
demands on the ankle medio-lateral stabilization. Following our previous evidence
associating lateral bodily sways in quiet standing to activation of the medial gastrocnemius
(MG) muscle, in this study we ask: how large is the MG contribution to ankle torque in the …