Plantar flexion is a movement in which the top of your foot points away from your leg. You use plantar flexion whenever you stand on the tip of your toes or point your toes. Every person’s natural ...

Historically, the term metatarsalgia has been used to describe generalized forefoot pain. However, this term shines no light on the exact pathology causing pain. A plantar plate tear, leading to ...

Plantar flexion describes the extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg. When in a standing position, this would mean pointing the foot toward the floor. Plantar ...