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    • January 30, 2023 at 7:33 pm #488970
      Julia Ingle
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      How does quadriceps weakness cause excess plantarflexion in mid and terminal stance?

    • January 31, 2023 at 8:18 am #488971
      Chrissy Durrough Lugge
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      Hi Julia,
      Quadriceps weakness could cause knee hyperextension in stance as the individual seeks passive stability. Knee hyperextension entails posterior movement of the tibia, which would cause excess plantarflexion.
      Chrissy

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