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Diagnosis of Musculus Gastrocnemius Tightness - Key Factors for the Clinical Examination

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July 7th, 2016

July 7th, 2016

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Title

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Non-weight-bearing Measurement

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Weight-bearing Measurement

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Analysis and Interpretation

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Results: Knee Flexion at 20o Eliminates the Restraining Effect of M. gastrocnemius Tightness on Ankle Dorsiflexion

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Conclusion

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The overall goal of this diagnostic study is to define a standardized evidence-based examination procedure to assess ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended and flexed. As there's no standardized test to assess ankle dorsiflexion, this examinati

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Isolated Musculus gastrocnemius tightness is a common cause for foot and ankle pathologies. Currently no standardized examination procedure exists. This manuscript demonstrates that 20 degree of knee flexion eliminates the restraining effect of the M. gastrocnemius on ankle dorsiflexion and presents a video description of a standardized examination protocol.

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