Questions and Answers
Which exercise involves leg flexion and ankle dorsiflexion?
inclined long sitting
Which exercise can be done in any direction with or without hopping on the other foot?
half standing
Which exercise consists of one foot dorsiflexion with or without leg movement?
prone kneeling
Which exercise involves heel placing?
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Which exercise involves knee bending to enable full-range work?
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How is the extensor hallucis muscle action emphasized?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Assistance in Exercise Therapy
- Mechanical assistance can be arranged with a pulley and weight to aid in exercise therapy.
Free Exercises for the Dorsiflexors
- Full-range exercises for the dorsiflexors can be achieved by bending the knee, which allows for a stronger contraction as the power of the muscles increases.
- Examples of free exercises for the dorsiflexors include:
- Sitting leg crossed; one foot dorsiflexion and slow plantarflexion.
- Inclined long sitting; leg flexion and ankle dorsiflexion.
- Long sitting; ankle dorsiflexion, alternately.
- Half standing; heel placing, with or without hopping on the other foot (jig or reel).
- Prone kneeling; one foot dorsiflexion, with or without leg movement.
Resisted Exercises for the Dorsiflexors
- Manual resistance can be given to the dorsiflexors, with a suitable grip (as shown in Fig. 97, p. 133).
- The action of Extensor Hallucis can be emphasized by resistance given on the toes.
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Description
Learn about the principles of exercise therapy, including mechanical assistance, free exercises for dorsiflexors, and the role of calf muscles in leg movements.
