The knee-flexion test is also a useful diagnostic aid. While lying prone, the patient is asked to actively flex the knee. With an intact Achilles tendon, the foot will drop into plantar flexion. If ...

Plantar flexion describes the extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg. When in a standing position, this would mean pointing the foot toward the floor. Plantar ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Historically, the term metatarsalgia has been used to describe generalized forefoot pain. However, this term ...