A physical therapist is assessing a patient who complains of…
A physical therapist is assessing a patient who complains of difficulty during the toe-off phase of gait. The therapist suspects that limited ROM at the 1st MTP joint may be contributing to the issue. What is the minimum ROM at the 1st MTP joint generally required for normal gait?
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A 14-year-old gymnastic silver medalist falls from the parallel bar and complains of pains from the knee and ankle joints. On physical examination, her physical therapist found that the muscle responsible for flexing the leg at the knee joint and plantar flexing the foot is severely weakened. Which of the following muscles involved in both movements was MOST LIKELY damaged in this accident?
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