Flexor Digitorum Longus – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The flexor digitorum longus is stretched with dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint and eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint.

     

    Notes:

    • Flexor digitorum longus is known as “Dick” of the “Tom, Dick, and Harry” group.
    • The knee joint can be flexed by placing a small bolster or foam roller under it. This decreases the chance that the gastrocnemius will limit the stretch.

     

    The flexor digitorum longus is stretched with dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint and eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint. 

    The flexor digitorum longus is stretched with dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint and eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint.