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Summary

What it measures:

Plantar-flexor endurance in weight bearing; also shown to be reliable and valid for examination of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (Silbernagel et al, 2006 and 2007).

Target Population:

People with Achilles tendinopathy


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