In anti-gravity MMT for ankle eversion, where is the resistance applied?

In anti-gravity MMT for ankle eversion, where is the resistance applied?

• A. Down at medial border of the forefoot
• B. Down at lateral border of the forefoot
• C. Across the ankle joint
• D. Across the toes

Answer: (B)

In anti-gravity MMT for ankle eversion, you want to place resistance where the eversion movement is generated most directly—on the lateral border of the forefoot, pressing downward. This setup creates an opposing inversion torque the peroneal (fibularis) muscles must overcome as they evert the foot. By applying the resistance here, you isolate the intended muscle group and test its strength against gravity, rather than letting gravity assist the movement or involving other joints. If resistance were applied across the ankle joint, you’d not specifically challenge the eversion muscles. If it were applied across the toes, toe flexors could contribute and muddy the test. Pressing on the medial border would favor inversion, not eversion, so it wouldn’t gauge the target action accurately.

In anti-gravity MMT for ankle eversion, you want to place resistance where the eversion movement is generated most directly—on the lateral border of the forefoot, pressing downward. This setup creates an opposing inversion torque the peroneal (fibularis) muscles must overcome as they evert the foot. By applying the resistance here, you isolate the intended muscle group and test its strength against gravity, rather than letting gravity assist the movement or involving other joints.

If resistance were applied across the ankle joint, you’d not specifically challenge the eversion muscles. If it were applied across the toes, toe flexors could contribute and muddy the test. Pressing on the medial border would favor inversion, not eversion, so it wouldn’t gauge the target action accurately.