An easy way to quantity plantarflexion in the ankle

Issue title: Current Concepts in Dance Medicine

Guest editors: Marika MolnarGuest Editor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Novella, Thomas M.

Affiliations: Podiatric Orthopedics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY, USA

Abstract: A simple, reliable, replicable technique, which takes but moments to perform, is available to quantify ankle plantarflexion. The ability to accurately measure plantarflexion enables a normal value of plantarflexion to be placed upon the professional dancer's ankle. Values are set forth for both male and female dancers, based on n = 811. Common and less common complaints in the dancer's foot and ankle are described in relation to deviations from this norm, as an aid in diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Keywords: Ankle, Plantarfiexion, Extension, Measurement

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5304

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 191-199, 1995