Introduction Plantar-flexor power below 50 Nm has been shown to be predictive of Achilles tendinopathy in army recruits [Mahieu, 2006]. It appears that muscle weakness may expose the tendon to greater ...

This occurs in the hip in golf while performing a drive shot. Plantar flexion – pointing the toes – this movement only occurs at the ankle, for example, pointing the toes in ballet.

This occurs in the hip in golf while performing a drive shot. Plantar flexion – pointing the toes – this movement only occurs at the ankle, for example, pointing the toes in ballet.

Main outcome measurements Pre- and post-assessment measures included range of motion (ROM) in plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion (degrees), self-reported pain scores using the ...