The Windlass Test | Plantar Fasciitis

This is not medical advice. The content is intended as educational content for health care professionals and students. If you are a patient, seek care of a health care professional. The Windlass Test or Windlass Mechanism can give an indication for plantar fasciitis or hallux rigidous as insufficient dorsal extension of the big toe impedes proper foot biomechanics.

De Garceau et al. (2003):

[pablobennett]

Hello! thanks for the video. I have a question: This is the same as the Jack Test for plantar Fasciitis? Thank you very much.

[ikigaihime]

very informative! but what other tests can be done in general to confirm the diagnosis?

[twasseldelta]

you are wonderful and very helpful thank you alot

[SailingWindGypsy]

Can you comment on windlass test to determine pathologic from physiologic flat foot?

[كهعص]

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[MrBourne]

I have tightness and discomfort stretching the plantar fascia in the arch but I don’t have any increased pain in the morning/after periods of inactivity. I first felt this tightness doing a plank but had to stop the plank as my foot was in agony.

[hassansafadi]

This exam can suggest tarsal tunnel syndrome?

[shimizaorasuu]

What's your reference?

Our is by Magee

[alantgms]

My book says SN 100% and SP 32%. Who is right?