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Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Test

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Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Test
  • Passive Dorsiflexion Test
  • Passive Dorsiflexion Test
  • Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch Test
  • Achilles Tendon Stretch Test
  • Passive Achilles Stretch Test
  • Ankle Dorsiflexion Pain Test
  • Passive Dorsiflexion Pain Test
  • Achilles Dorsiflexion Test

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is prone
  • Passively dorsiflex the foot to maximal anatomic range
  • Positive test
    • Increase in pain

Pathology

Evidence

Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Hutchison et al[1]
    • Sensitivity 13%
    • Specificity 87%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Hutchison, Anne-Marie, et al. "What is the best clinical test for Achilles tendinopathy?." Foot and ankle surgery 19.2 (2013): 112-117.
Created by:
John Kiel on 15 February 2025 01:38:37
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