Posts by Dr Melinda Smith
Mastering the Calf Raise Test – More than just a Simple Lift
The calf muscles are a powerhouse of human movement. They are the primary plantar flexors of the ankle joint and making important contributions to lower limb function including walking, running…
Read MoreFoot function: an evidence review and proposed new framework
Our knowledge of foot function underpins our management of people with lower limb pain and injury and strategies for improving lower limb performance. Advances in technology, such as biplanar video-radiography,…
Read MoreIntrinsic muscles of the foot – small but mighty!
When managing clients with a foot or ankle condition, do you consider all the important mechanisms and muscles that provide stability and optimal function? Or are those intrinsic muscles of…
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