When astronauts return from long stints in low orbit, their joints are an absolute mess — months of microgravity dismantle ...

Dorsiflexion is the backward bending towards the body and contraction of the hand or foot. This term can also apply to the fingers and toes, though it is commonly used in relation to the wrist or ...

Dorsiflexion is the backward-bending motion of your hand or foot, or even of your toes. (Go on – give it a go.) For our ...

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.

Dorsiflexion is the movement of raising the foot upwards. While this seems like a simple motion, there are many problems that can affect upwards motion of the foot. Learn about the potential ...

When we talk about running form, words like ‘cadence’, ‘over-striding’ and ‘arm swing’ are well known. Mention dorsiflexion, though, and most runners will give you a blank stare. Yet it is a crucial ...

Dorsiflexion, the joint movement that points your foot toward your body, is essential for successful workouts. Learn how to improve your ankle mobility.

Key takeaways: Syndesmotic fixation with suture button technique may allow for early weight-bearing in rotational ankle fractures. The early weight-bearing group had improved dorsiflexion with no ...

Background: Many lower limb disorders are related to calf muscle tightness and reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle. To treat such disorders, stretches of the calf muscles are commonly prescribed to ...

In injured runners, on the other hand, ... “If I can identify a limitation in basic function, like ankle dorsiflexion, it might help me understand why someone runs a certain way,” he says.