Movements of the Ankle Joint

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Last updated on February 5, 2016

Dorsiflexion:

Definition:	Raising your the ball of your foot up, toward the shin.
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Muscles Involved:	Tibialis anterior Extensor digitorum longus Extensor hallucis longus Fibularis tertius
Exercises:	Reverse calve raise Heel walk

Plantarflexion:

Definition:	Pushing the ball of your foot down, away from the shin.
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Muscles Involved:	Gastrocnemius Solues Plantaris Tibialis posterior Fibularis longus Fibularis brevis Flexor hallucis longus Flexor digitorum longus
Exercises:	Standing calf raise Seated calf raise

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Movements of the Ankle Joint

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