What is the normal range of ankle dorsiflexion?

What is the normal range of ankle dorsiflexion?

• A. 0-10°
• B. 0-20°
• C. 0-15°
• D. 0-25°

Answer: (B)

Dorsiflexion is lifting the front of the foot toward the shin. In a healthy ankle, this motion typically ranges from 0 degrees (neutral) up to about 20 degrees. That’s why 0-20 degrees is the best choice: it matches the common normal range used in clinical practice and exams. The exact amount can vary a bit based on how the ankle is measured (e.g., knee position affects how much dorsiflexion you can achieve, since the gastrocnemius crosses the knee). The other options are narrower or broader than the usual normal range.

Dorsiflexion is lifting the front of the foot toward the shin. In a healthy ankle, this motion typically ranges from 0 degrees (neutral) up to about 20 degrees. That’s why 0-20 degrees is the best choice: it matches the common normal range used in clinical practice and exams. The exact amount can vary a bit based on how the ankle is measured (e.g., knee position affects how much dorsiflexion you can achieve, since the gastrocnemius crosses the knee). The other options are narrower or broader than the usual normal range.