Comparative Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy Versus Gastrocnemius Pressure Release Treatment on Trigger Point Pressure Pain Threshold in Proximal Muscles and Ankle Range of Motion.

Comparative Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy Versus Gastrocnemius Pressure Release Treatment on Trigger Point Pressure Pain Threshold of the Biceps Femoris, Flexor Digitorum Brevis and Great Extensor Digitorum Muscles and Ankle ROM: Crossover Trial Study.

The aim of the study is to test the effect of myofascial induction and pre-pressure release of the grastrocnemius muscle on the proximal musculature: biceps femoris, flexor digitorum brevis and extensor digitorum grandus on the pain pre-pressure threshold variable and range of motion of ankle with knee bend and flexed

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects from 18 to 39 years old.
• Healthy subjects with trigger point 1 of the gastrocnemius muscle in both lower limbs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of lower limb injury, including any tendinopathy, bursitis, ligamentous involvement, and/or fasciitis
• History of lower limb surgery or history of lower-extremity injury with residual symptoms (pain or feeling of sensations) within the last year.
• Participants could not have undergone ankle stretching or any other treatment.
• Diabetes due to possible alteration of arterial distal circulation.
• Foot deformity, cavus, and flat feet.
• Foot deformities, such as hammer toes and hallux valgus,
• Plantar corns and calluses.
• Lower limb dysfunction or chronic injury.