Dorsiflexion and Plantar Flexion Combining plantar flexion with its opposite move is a natural way to improve foot and ankle flexibility. Step 1: Sit on a bed or on the floor with your legs straight.

Plantar flexion is a term that describes the motion of pointing the foot downwards. This is a normal part of motion for many people, but certain conditions and injuries can affect plantar flexion ...

Several muscles control plantar flexion. Here’s how it affects your range of motion, what you can do if you have an injury, and more.

Patients with a fixed flexion contracture should be carefully evaluated and educated on stretching exercises and how to gain extension, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts of Joint ...

That was the case even though when the men were standing, the shoes increased their plantar flexion, or foot pointing away from the shin, by 4%.

Dupuytren’s contracture. This usually grows slowly and affects mainly men. ... It can lead to plantar fasciitis (arch or heel pain), calf cramps, flatfoot, and other problems.