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Myofascial trigger point release therapy improves ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
January 2014
Myofascial trigger point release therapy improves ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Oct;17(4):453-61Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
22 healthy volunteer participants, who ran at least twice a week and exhibited restricted active ankle dorsiflexion with one or more latent myofascial trigger points, underwent myofascial trigger point therapy to determine its effectiveness on ankle range of motion in runners. Ankle range of motion was assessed under both knee flexion (soleus) and extension (gastrocnemius). The results suggest tha...
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