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Can ankle clonus be tested by raising heel and keeping toes on the floor? my ankle shakes uncontrollabley when raising heels of the floor in both feet
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No: By definition, ankle clonus is a response to rapid dorsiflexion of the ankle - what you are describing is plantarflexion of the ankle. The ankle shaking is more likely simply due to weakness, so see your physician for further evaluation of the cause of your weakness.
Answered 10/4/2016
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