The flexor hallucis longus is stretched with extension of the big toe, and dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint and eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint.
Notes:
- Flexor hallucis longus is known as “Harry” 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 hallucis longus is stretched with extension of the big toe, and partial dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint and eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint.
