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dorsiflex

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dorsiflex [′dȯr·sə‚fleks]
(zoology)
To flex or cause to flex in a dorsal direction.
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The following signs were used to assess generalized joint laxity (GJL): passively dorsiflex the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint to [greater than or equal to] 90[degrees], Oppose the thumb to the volar aspect of the ipisilateral forearm, hyperextend elbow to [greater than or equal to] 10[degrees], hyperextend knee to [greater than or equal to] 10[degrees], and place hands flat on the floor without bending the knees.
Position-specific deficit of joint position sense in ankles with ... by Yokoyama, Shigeki; Matsusaka, Nobuou; Gamada, Kazuyoshi; Ozaki, Makoto; Shindo, Hiroyuki / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Most people with PF also have a shortened Achilles tendon and the ability to dorsiflex (point the toes up) is limited.
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Furthermore, this dorsiflexed prosthetic alignment is often necessary for improved standing stability in persons with bilateral transtibial amputations since they could not dorsiflex their ankles if the GRF vector were to inadvertently shift posteriorly and throw them off balance.
Gait characteristics of persons with bilateral transtibial amputations by Su, Po-Fu; Gard, Steven A.; Lipschutz, Robert D.; Kuiken, Todd A. / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
 
 
 
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