Flexor Hallucis Longus Stretch Test
Other Names
- Flexor Hallucis Longus Stretch Test
- FHL Stretch Test
- Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendinopathy Test
- Flexor Hallucis Longus Tension Test
- FHL Entrapment Test
- Dancer’s Tendon Stretch Test
- Posterior Ankle Impingement Test (when FHL involvement is suspected)
- FHL Function Test
- Great Toe Flexor Stretch Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the Flexor Hallucis Longus as the cause of the patients foot or toe pain
Description
- The patient is in the supine position.
- With the ankle plantarflexed, evaluate full range of motion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
- Move the ankle into dorsiflexion by applying pressure to the metatarsal heads
- Attempt to dorsiflflex the first metatarsophalangeal joint
- Positive test
- Inability to dorsiflex the first MTPJ
Pathology
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Dancer's Tendonitis)
- Trigger Toe (Hallux Saltans)
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Olden, Theresa Rebecca, and Jacques Vallotton. "Endoscopic tenolysis of flexor hallucis longus tendon: surgical technique." Arthroscopy Techniques 9.9 (2020): e1269-e1273.
Created by:
John Kiel on 2 November 2025 12:29:38
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8 February 2026 18:54:56
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