Great Toe Extension (Weighted)
Setup
Client standing. Test foot flat on the ground bearing weight. Camera from the side at ground level.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Without lifting your foot, try to lift ONLY your big toe off the ground.' This is weight-bearing hallux extension -- much more functional than non-weight-bearing. Step 2: Observe arch response (windlass effect should lift the arch). Watch for: whole foot rolling outward, compensatory toe curling.
Measurement
Degrees of hallux extension from the ground plane. Normal weight-bearing: 25-40 degrees (less than non-weight-bearing 65-75 degrees). Record L/R.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Great Toe Extension (Weighted) work?
Great Toe Extension (Weighted) primarily targets the Foot. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Great Toe Extension (Weighted) correctly?
Client standing. Test foot flat on the ground bearing weight. Camera from the side at ground level. Step 1: 'Without lifting your foot, try to lift ONLY your big toe off the ground.' This is weight-bearing hallux extension -- much more functional than non-weight-bearing. Step 2: Observe arch response (windlass effect should lift the arch). Watch for: whole foot rolling outward, compensatory toe curling.
What equipment is needed for Great Toe Extension (Weighted)?
Great Toe Extension (Weighted) requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Range of Motion assessment test.
Related Exercises
Arch Height Index
Big Toe Extension Assessment
Calcaneal Inversion Observation
Dynamic Foot Tripod Assessment (Gait)
Early Foot Supination Assessment
Foot & Ankle Pattern Observation (Unloaded Rearfoot)
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