The Ankle Dorsiflexion Test, or the Knee to Wall Test, involves the patient trying to touch their knee to the wall without lifting the heel off the ground, measuring the maximum distance where this is possible.
Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
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Normal ankle dorsiflexion is typically around 20 degrees from the neutral position, allowing for functional activities like walking and climbing stairs without strain.
Poor ankle dorsiflexion can be caused by tightness in the calf muscles, previous ankle injuries, or structural abnormalities such as bone spurs.
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