Shifting between these two moments requires the Achilles to transition between being flexible (allowing for lots of plantarflexion) then elastic and stiff (to drive the athlete forward).

If you want size and strength in your lower legs, you need to put in the right type of work. Here's what you need to know.

Background Ankle sprains are the most prevalent injury in volleyball and it is suggested they result from player contact at the net. Traditionally, ankle sprains are thought to happen in a ...

Typically, as players shoot, the ankle stays with the toes pointing to the floor (plantarflexion) to maximise the surface area hitting the ball.

Tension the FHL 15° to 20°, and the fascia slide in maximum plantarflexion. Perform a meticulous layered closure, preserving the paratenon as much as possible.

The researchers were interested in whether this extended (dorsiflexion) lengthened position during the calf raises would lead to greater muscle growth than the shortened (plantarflexion) position.

The results of the study revealed a significant difference between the two training techniques. The group that performed calf ...

To consider neuromuscular compartment anatomy and activation, a subject- and compartment-specific EMG-driven model was developed for isometric plantarflexion moment prediction.

In alpine skiing, estimation of the joint moments acting onto the skier is essential to quantify the loading of the skier during turning maneuvers. In the pr ...