There is often no pain with passive dorsiflexion of the toes, which puts tension on the plantar fascia. ... Less than 10 degrees of dorsiflexion is consistent with Achilles tendon contracture.

Provocative testing engages the gastrocnemius muscle through active plantar flexion and passive dorsiflexion. A positive examination results in popliteal artery compression and manifests as diminished ...

Dorsiflexion range of motion describes how much the ankle joint is able to flex, Jessica Mena, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., a physical therapist in Los Angeles tells Runner’s World.

Ankle dorsiflexion may be limited secondary to pain, and pain may be elicited through passive dorsiflexion of the toes.

Introduction 2D strain imaging is a potentially important method for investigating strain distributions in the musculoskeletal system [Drakonaki, 2012]. Inducing tensile strain in the Achilles tendon ...