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dorsiflexion [ˌdɔːsɪˈflɛkʃən] n
(Medicine) Med the bending back of a part, esp the hand or foot or their digits How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After one practice trial, the subjects were instructed to dorsiflex their foot as hard as they could, for a 5-second isometric contraction, against the end piece of the dynamometer. In addition, the tingling sensation of FES served as a cue for when to extend their knee and to dorsiflex their ankle during the gait cycle, which may have helped them to actively try to walk during the gait training, compared with perhaps passively reacting to the repetitions of electrical stimulation of their paretic muscles during their conventional rehabilitation program. The ability to effectively dorsiflex the ankle is a critical requirement for safe ambulation. |
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