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

Article DOI: 10.3791/53446-v • 08:43 min • July 7th, 2016
July 7th, 2016 •
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1Foot and Ankle Surgery, Munich University Hospital, 2Department of Trauma Surgery, Munich University Hospital

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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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Diagnosis Musculus Gastrocnemius Tightness Clinical Examination Ankle Dorsiflexion Knee Extended Knee Flexed Standardized Test Physiological Values Pathological Values Impaired Ankle Dorsiflexion Foot And Ankle Pathologies Standardized Diagnostic Approach Examination Protocols Visual Demonstration Examination Technique Mrs. Alena Sint Foot And Ankle Research Group Measurement Supine Position Fibula Axis
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