Definition of dorsiflex in English:
dorsiflex
verbˈdɔːsɪflɛksˈdôrsəˌfleks
[with object]Physiology Bend (something, typically the hand or foot) dorsally or towards its upper surface.
the subject dorsiflexed the ankle
Example sentencesExamples
- The equinus is corrected by dorsiflexing the fully abducted foot.
- These tendons can be accentuated by dorsiflexing the ankle and the great toe against resistance.
- On the other hand, eversion of an axially loaded and dorsiflexed ankle may be a far more prevalent injury mechanism in snowboarding compared with other activities.
- The patient then dorsiflexes the foot 10 times according to a standard protocol and then rests for 45 seconds.
- As a result of the pit's size, the woman's neck was strongly dorsiflexed, and the hands and feet were crowded against the pit wall.
Derivatives
noundɔːsɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n
Physiology In some cases, a night splint for a period of 6 to 8 weeks in a dorsiflexed position is helpful to maintain and enhance passive dorsiflexion.
Example sentencesExamples
- In medial ankle sprains, the mechanism of injury is excessive eversion and dorsiflexion.
- The mechanism of injury is excessive dorsiflexion and eversion of the ankle joint with internal rotation of the tibia.
- Passive dorsiflexion of the toes with foot eversion may exacerbate the pain.
- The pain is usually exacerbated by loaded dorsiflexion of the foot, and there is often limited dorsiflexion.