Your patient had a cast removed last week following a distal tibiofibular fracture.He now has limited motion of the ankle and foot.Which of the following joint-mobilization techniques would you use to increase ankle dorsiflexion?
A)Dorsal glide of calcaneus on talus
B)Plantar glide of navicular on talus
C)Anterior glide of talus on tibia
D)Posterior glide of talus on tibia

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A posterior glide of the talus on the tibia is used to increase ankle dorsiflexion by allowing the talus to move posteriorly, which facilitates the dorsiflexion movement.

Your Patient Had a Cast Removed Last Week Following a Distal