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Why do yoga poses involving full plantarflexion of ankle result in cramping of flexor hallucis longus.quite a few patients suffer this even though they are well Hyde rated and warmed up!! Any thoughts on reasonable response for yoga instructor.
I am unsure !
Thanks in advance
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Welcome Patricia, great to have you join us! Great question! I must admit that I used to cramp very badly, very often when playing sport! Didn't know why back then! Without enough water consumption, I make it to the couch after work & cramp within minutes!! Even had to leave work one day! Hard to hold instruments and use a scalpel when you hands and arms a cramping!
Try posting in the general forum, more people read that? :) I do not have an answer for you and I look forward to other responses!

 

hey patricia see you at the conference? i dunno maybe it gets compressed/ nipped at the ankle if plantarflexing the foot and taking pressure from bum on the heels at the same time noooo idea at all to be honest but great to hear from you!!looking forward to the answer too xc

 

Thanks for responding.i guess it must be linked to compression of nerve when ankle at end range plantarflexion!

 

Thanks for the thought, will keep this in mind. Please let us know if you come up with any other ideas.

Cheers