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Foot / Ankle Range of Motion
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Plantar flexion of the foot 45°, dorsiflexion of the foot 10–15°.
Detail
The Joint ROM chart and the calves-training notes both give: plantar flexion of the foot 45 degrees, and dorsiflexion of the foot 10–15 degrees.
Key facts
- Plantar flexion of foot: 45°.
- Dorsiflexion of foot: 10–15°.
Connections
- plantar-flexion — the movement term.
- dorsiflexion — the movement term.
- gastrocnemius — plantar flexes the ankle.
- joint-range-of-motion-chart — master ROM table.
SourceReference manual
p.144p.504
Cited authorities in source: Kennedy & Legel (1992).
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