Final answer:
Assessment of Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) tightness is performed by determining the range of dorsiflexion at the first Metatarsophalangeal joint with the ankle in different degrees of plantar flexion. A limited dorsiflexion angle less than a specific degree may suggest FHL tightness. Correct standard assessing degrees, however, are not provided in the question.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question refers to assessing the flexibility of the Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL), which is involved in the movement of the first Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint: the articulation between a metatarsal bone of the foot and the proximal phalanx of the big toe. When assessing FHL tightness, a decrease in the MTP joint dorsiflexion (DF) angle can indicate tightness. The specific question regards the testing angles for dorsiflexion of the MTP joint with the ankle in a position of plantar flexion in order to check for this tightness.
According to the clinical methods used, if the MTP joint dorsiflexion is limited to less than a certain number of degrees, it indicates potential FHL tightness. To reassess for FHL tightness, one would measure the MTP joint DF with the ankle fixed in a degree of plantar flexion (PF). The options provided are A) 10 degrees, 30 degrees B) 20 degrees, 40 degrees C) 30 degrees, 50 degrees D) 40 degrees, 60 degrees. However, without a standard reference, the correct degrees for assessing FHL tightness are not clear. Often, physical therapists may utilize their clinical experience and normative values to gauge deviations from normal movement patterns.