Excess Plantar flexion

Question 1

Excess Plantar flexion Tasks

Answer 1

WA, SLS, SLA

Question 2

Excess Plantar flexion Phases

Answer 2

IC –> TSt & ISw –> TSw

Question 3

Excess Plantar flexion Primary

Answer 3

Inadequate dorsiflexors, IMC (plantar flexors), plantar flexor contracture/hypomobility, ankle pain/effusion (WA, SLA)

or

Rigid plantar flexion contracture, IMC (plantar flexor spasticity), ankle pain/effusion/fusion (SLS)

Question 4

Excess Plantar flexion Secondary

Answer 4

None

Question 5

excess PF Compensatory

Answer 5

Avoid ankle rocker secondary to weak plantar flexors (SLS)

Question 5

Excess PF Functional significance

Answer 5

Poor position for heel rocker, decreased forward momentum of tibia, decreased shock absorption by limiting knee flexion (WA)

Decreased fwd progression of tibia over the ankle and forefoot rocker (SLS)

Interferes with foot clearance and foot position for initial contact (SLA)