A physical therapist is assessing a patient who complains of…

A physical therapist is assessing a patient who complains of difficulty during the toe-off phase of gait. The therapist suspects that limited ROM at the 1st MTP joint may be contributing to the issue. What is the minimum ROM at the 1st MTP joint generally required for normal gait?

A long-distance runner comes to you with complaints of recur…

A long-distance runner comes to you with complaints of recurrent ankle sprains. Upon gait analysis, you observe that the runner’s foot remains in a rigid, high-arched position throughout the stance phase. This biomechanical pattern is MOST likely indicative of: