Plantar flexion is the opposite of dorsiflexion and involves moving the foot in a downward direction, toward the ground. Plantar flexion occurs when the foot is moved downward between 20 and 50 ...

The ankle joint, which is actually two joints, makes plantar flexion possible. It also enables the opposite movement, dorsiflexion, which is the movement of the foot toward the leg. Your ankle ...

Each of your ankles produces six different types of movement—but the two most important ones are plantar flexion (pointing the foot away from the body) and dorsiflexion (pointing it toward the ...

The group that performed calf raises to dorsiflexion experienced greater increases in muscle thickness of the calf compared to the group that performed calf raises to plantarflexion. The ...

Cyclists should focus on improving their range of motion in two key directions: dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. Dorsiflexion involves pulling your toes towards your shin, and it’s the ...

Strength evaluation includes hip flexors, knee flexion and extension, dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, and great toe extension. Heel and toe walking also are tested to evaluate the strength of the ...

The Cionic Neural Sleeve is the first product to combine movement analysis and augmentation into a wearable garment. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Cionic Neural Sleeve ...

Dress shoes typically elevate the heel of the foot, so the angle between the foot and leg is increased (plantar flexion). Sitting with a hunched posture also reduces the need for dorsiflexion ...