Obstacles In Dorsiflexion

Sometimes, as we age, some parts of our body lose the ability to properly function. In our ankles, the bones and cartilage can break down, causing major discomfort and pain. The most major cause of this is ankle arthritis, when the gliding surface of the talus bone is worn down, and no longer has a smooth surface for joint motion. The ensuing friction between the talus bone and the fibula and tibia bones causes the discomfort and pain. While this isn’t a reversible problem, it is treatable. By replacing the surface of the bone and the cartilage with a metal and plastic implant, the afflicted persons are able to walk without pain or discomfort.

The ankle joint takes a lot of force from movement, mainly in the form of compression. The body’s entire weight bears down on your ankles during any step you take. The force the ankle endures is different from person to person, but the result is the same: a large amount of compressive force is on the ankle during normal movement. …show more content…
When the ankle is bending upward, it is in a state called Dorsiflexion. While in Dorsiflexion, the ankle typically ten degrees of movement, although more flexible individuals may experience up to thirty degrees of movement. When the ankle joint is bending down, it is in a state called Plantarflexion. During Plantarflexion, the ankle typically has about twenty degrees of movement, although more flexible individuals can experience up to fifty degrees of movement. One might be inclined to think that the ankle also has a good degree in medial and lateral movement, or left and right, it is actually your knee that controls that movement, and the flexibility of the foot. The ankle joint has no part in that