2016
DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2513-x
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Ankle dorsiflexion: what is normal? Development of a decision pathway for diagnosing impaired ankle dorsiflexion and M. gastrocnemius tightness

Abstract: Based on an extensive systematic approach, physiological values for ADF were assessed in a large asymptomatic population. This allowed the definition of a decision pathway to diagnose impaired ADF and MGT. Patients presenting with pathologies associated with impaired ADF should be examined according to the herein presented examination protocol. This systematic approach provides a consistent definition of impaired ADF and MGT, which is the prerequisite to study the effectiveness of treatment strategies for MGT.

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“…Diagnosis of gastrocnemius tightness is assessed using the Silfverskiold test (fig 6), which shows an equinus deformity at the ankle with the knee extended that disappears with the knee flexed. The normal passive ankle dorsiflexion is around 20° 12. If gastrocnemius tightness is found then offer stretching exercises.…”
Section: What You Should Covermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Diagnosis of gastrocnemius tightness is assessed using the Silfverskiold test (fig 6), which shows an equinus deformity at the ankle with the knee extended that disappears with the knee flexed. The normal passive ankle dorsiflexion is around 20° 12. If gastrocnemius tightness is found then offer stretching exercises.…”
Section: What You Should Covermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…28 Es por esto que muchos autores optan por la liberación proximal del gemelo medial por mínima incisión 30 u otras similares (procedimiento de Strayer) como técnicas quirúrgicas de elección. Aunque existen en la literatura diferentes procedimientos de ensayo para realizar el test, realizamos una interpretación del mismo siguiendo los criterios de Patel et al y de Baumbach et al 15,31 Nuestros resultados muestran que un elevado número de los miembros inferiores afectos con FP cuentan con una retracción aislada de gemelos, siendo el test de Silfverskiöld un método sensible (93,7%) y específico (75%) para su detección.…”
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“…This could provide a range of normative values for weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion and for ankle dorsiflexion restriction, similar to the zero and five degrees values that are in common use for non-weight bearing ankle equinus. A recent trial investigating standardised examination and normative values for weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion, proposed that in young healthy people values of < 30° with the knee extended should be considered impaired [ 43 ]. Our results indicate that 30.9% of our diabetes group and 16.7% of our non-diabetes group displayed weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion of < 30°.…”
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confidence: 99%