Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Pressure Pain and Ankle Range of Motion.

Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Ankle Pressure Pain and Ankle Range of Motion in Latent Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius Muscle. A Clinical Trial.

In this study, it will be assessed if there are changes in ankle dorsiflexion and pressure pain after performing the myofascial induction technique in the calf.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with no pain and with 18 to 30 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

• (1) Diagnosis of lower limb injury, including any tendinopathy, bursitis, ligamentous involvement or fasciitis ,
• (2) history of lower limb surgery ,
• (3) participants were required not to have undergone ankle stretching or any other treatment,
• (4) diabetes due to possible alteration of arterial distal circulation,
• (5) deformities of the toes, such as hammer toes and hallux valgus. All subjects signed an informed consent form before participating in the study