Does stretching increase ankle dorsiflexion range of motion? : a systematic review

Joel A. Radford; Joshua Burns; Rachelle Buchbinder; Karl B. Landorf; Catherine Cook

Does stretching increase ankle dorsiflexion range of motion? : a systematic review

Joel A. Radford
, Joshua Burns
, Rachelle Buchbinder
, Karl B. Landorf
, Catherine Cook

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Abstract

Many lower limb disorders are related to calf muscle tightness and reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle. To treat such disorders, stretches of the calf muscles are commonly prescribed to increase available dorsiflexion of the ankle joint.

Original language	English
Journal	British Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication status	Published - 2006

Keywords

ankle
adjustment disorders
treatment

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Does stretching increase ankle dorsiflexion range of motion? : a systematic review

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