General Anatomy · Musculoskeletal System · Medium

Dorsiflexion

Meaning: Movement bringing the top of the foot upward towards the shin.

In practice: In the knee-to-wall lunge test, a toe-to-wall distance under 9 to 10 cm indicates restricted ankle movement.

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