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Unilateral Concentric and Eccentric Heel Raises
Summary
What it measures:
Strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (Silbernagel et al, 2006 and 2007)
Target Population:
People with Achilles tendinopathy
Ceiling and Floor Effects
Not established
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Date: February 2, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
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