Effects of Myofascial Induction Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Proximal Muscles of Gastrocnemius

Effects of Myofascial Induction Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Proximal Muscles of Gastrocnemius: A Prepost Study

In the present study we will test the effects of myofascial induction technique in the muscles close to the application in the gastrocnemius muscle.

In the present study we will test the effects of myofascial induction technique on nearby muscles. The calf maneuver proposed by Pilat for myofascial induction will be applied and the effects on the pain pressure threshold of the trigger points of the flexor digitorum brevis biceps femoris extensor digitorum longus muscles will be observed.

Inclusion criteria:

• Subjects aged 18-39 years.
• 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 limb injury with residual symptoms (pain or sensation of sensation) within the last year.
• Participants could not have undergone ankle stretching or any other treatment.
• Diabetes due to possible impaired distal arterial circulation.
• Foot deformity, cavus and flat feet.
• Foot deformities such as hammertoes and hallux valgus,
• plantar calluses.
• Dysfunction of the lower extremities or chronic injuries.