PEDS240 Lecture Notes - Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle, Anterior Talofibular Ligament, Extensor Digitorum Muscle

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Physical Education and Sport
• Course: PEDS240
• Professor: Brad Kern

Document Summary

Anterior ankle dorsiflexion extensor digitorum longus, extensor halluscis longus, tibialis anterior. Superficial posterior ankle plantar flexion soleus, gastrocnemius. Plantaris, gastroc is a 2 joint muscle, it crosses the knee and is involved in plantar flexion. The soleus, gastroc, and plantaris all make up the achilles tendon. Tib posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus. Preventing injury in the lower leg and ankle. Achilles tendon stretching: tight heel cord may limit dorsiflexion, should routinely stretch before and after practice, normal dorsiflexion should be 10 degrees, performed with knee extended and flexed 15-30 degrees. Different degrees of stretching will stretch the soleus. If the knee is straight, the gastroc will be stretched. Footwear: can be an important factor in reducing injury, shoes shouldn"t be used in activities they weren"t made for. Preventive taping and orthoses: tape can provide some prophylactic protection. Improperly applied tape can disrupt normal biomechanical function and cause injury.