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Talocrural joint long-axis thrust manipulation. With the patient in supine, the therapist grasps the plantar aspect of the foot with his thumbs, while grasping the talus with the ring fingers. Talocrural distraction is added, while simultaneously dorsiflexing the ankle. Ankle inversion and eversion is added, as needed, to increase tissue resistance. A long-axis thrust is performed. Source: Author
