Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Dorsiflexion is one of the two main movements at your ankle joint. It occurs when the top of your foot moves closer to your shin bone (tibia). Think of ...

Injuries in gymnastics are common, especially in the ankle region. Pathologic range of motion (ROM) is one of the risk factors for injuries. Decreased ROM is often seen clinically in gymnasts but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SEATTLE — Radiographic sagittal plane range of motion after total ankle replacement was positively associated ...

Study design: Repeated measures design. Objective: To assess the reliability of a device designed to measure ankle mobility in the clinical setting. Setting: Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Sydney, Australia ...

Scientists discover that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not in younger adults. As people age, joints become less flexible, causing balance problems that lower quality of ...

New research reveals patients with end-stage ankle arthritis can expect enhanced quality of life within six months of surgical reconstruction. Surgical reconstruction is a life changer for people with ...