A Beginner’s Guide to Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion

<p>The top part of the foot is called the dorsum. When the dorsum of the foot moves towards the body, this movement is called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/dorsiflexion" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">dorsiflexion</a>. When you are sitting with your legs outstretched and you bring your foot and toes towards your body, you are dorsiflexing. When you are sitting in a chair and you raise your foot while your heel is planted on the floor, you are dorsiflexing.</p> <p><strong>Plantarflexion</strong></p> <p>The bottom part of the foot is called the plantar surface. When the plantar surface moves away from the body, this movement is called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/plantar-flexion" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">plantarflexion</a>. When you are sitting with your legs outstretched and you point your toes away from your body, you are plantarflexing. When you are sitting in a chair and you raise your heel while the ball of your foot is planted on the floor, you are plantarflexing. If you are standing on tippy toes, you are plantarflexing.</p> <p><a href="https://blog.cionic.com/a-beginners-guide-to-plantarflexion-and-dorsiflexion-db0d38cbbf0"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>