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Forced Dorsiflexion Test

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Dorsiflexion compression test[1]
Dorsiflexion / Compression Test[2]
  • Dorsiflexion Compression Test
  • Forced Dorsiflexion Test
  • Dorsiflexion-compression test
  • Dorsiflexion / Compression Test
  • Dorsiflexion Maneuver Test
  • Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
  • Syndesmosis Dorsiflexion Test
  • Forced Dorsiflexion Maneuver
  • High Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
  • Dorsiflexion Stress Test

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is weight bearing
  • Position the ankle in maximal dorsiflexion
  • Examiner applies medial/lateral compression over the malleoli
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of pain at the syndesmosis

Modification

  • This test can be performed with the patient supine
  • Force the ankle into dorsifliexion
  • Examiner applies medial/lateral compression over the malleoli
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of pain at the syndesmosis

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Mulligan, Edward P. "Evaluation and management of ankle syndesmosis injuries." Physical Therapy in Sport 12.2 (2011): 57-69.
  2. ↑ Image courtesy of netterimages
Created by:
John Kiel on 9 June 2025 00:05:07
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11 November 2025 21:30:28
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