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Extensor Digitorum Longus | Muscle Testing, Toe Extension & Length | RMT Exam Tutorial

Learn how to accurately test and lengthen the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) — the muscle responsible for toe extension (digits 2–5), dorsiflexion, and eversion of the foot. This tutorial includes break test positioning, functional cues, and a clear demonstration of passive length assessment. 🦶 In this video: 🔹 EDL origin and insertion pathway 🔹 Functional actions:   • Toe extension (digits 2–5)   • Dorsiflexion   • Eversion 🔹 Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) of the toes 🔹 Therapist hand position to avoid overloading phalanges 🔹 Passive length testing:   • Toe flexion + plantarflexion + inversion 🎯 Ideal for: ✔️ Massage Therapy & Kinesiology students ✔️ RMT exam prep (muscle testing stations) ✔️ OSCE clinical skills ✔️ Orthopedic assessment training 🧠 "When testing EDL, it's not about the ankle — it's about the toes." Precision counts when isolating small muscles with multi-joint actions. 🎓 Subscribe to BlackriverBootsmaEducation for clinical skills, muscle testing guides, and massage therapy education. #ExtensorDigitorumLongus #MuscleTesting #RMTExamPrep #ToeExtension #MassageTherapyEducation