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Dynamic Chiropractic – August 1, 2021, Vol. 39, Issue 08

The Positive Wink Sign

By Thomas Michaud, DC

Weakness of the intrinsic toe flexors, specifically the flexor digitorum brevis muscle (FDB), is a common and underappreciated cause of a wide range of injuries. In 2015, Sullivan, et al.,1 examined 202 people with chronic heel pain, compared them to 70 asymptomatic people, and determined that weakness of the toe flexors was a common finding in the heel pain group.

This is consistent with research showing that heel spurs do not form at the origin of the plantar fascia as popularly believed; they form at the attachment point of the FDB.2 Researchers suggest that in an attempt to offload the neighboring plantar fascia, the FDB fires with more force and the resultant tensile strain leads to the development of a traction bone spur on the calcaneus. Over time, the bone spur gradually becomes a weight-bearing point capable of creating its own set of symptoms.

Importance of FDB Strength ... more

Admin Aug 5 '21 · Tags: gait, fdb, plantar fascitis, arches
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