Sentences with phrase «perform plantar flexion»

You perform plantar flexion when standing on your tippy - toes, pressing (or flooring) the gas pedal of a car, walking, and of course, when performing calf exercises.

Therefore, it appears that during dynamic plantarflexion with an extended knee position preferentially targets the gastrocnemius, while performing plantar flexion with a flexed knee preferentially targets the soleus muscle.

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Owing to their attachment sites and location the calf muscles function primarily to perform plantar - flexion, which can be investigated by both electromyography (EMG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

Performing plantar - flexion exercises with an extended knee position, including dorsiflexed positions and faster speeds appears beneficial for training the gastrocnemius.

Performing plantar - flexion with a bent knee position and slower speeds appears beneficial for training the soleus.