Excessive Dorsiflexion of the Ankle Can Overstretch Tibiofibular Ligaments, Resulting

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Short Answer

Excessive dorsiflexion of the ankle can overstretch tibiofibular ligaments, resulting in a special type of injury known as a(n) ankle sprain.

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