Flexor Hallucis Longus Stretch Test

Stiffness of the flexor hallucis longus or functional hallux limitus (FHL) can alter the kinematics of the ankle and midfoot by limiting functional dorsiflexion and mobility of the first ray, with a direct impact on propulsion and stability (Michelson et al., 2021; Sockalingam et al., 2023). It is frequently associated with posteromedial ankle pain syndromes, FHL tendinopathies / tenosynovitis…