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Ankle Plantar-Flexor Endurance (Toe Raise) – Achilles Tendinitis
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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Date: May 30, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
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