Muscle tightness is commonly regarded as a risk factor for muscle damage. Calf muscle
tightness has been connected to decreased ankle dorsiflexion as well as a range of …

Background: People who engage in unusually intense or prolonged physical activity
frequently experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS may be treated using …

Background: Decreased muscle flexibility and altered joint mechanics are connected to the
onset and progression of osteoarthritis in the knee. The hamstring muscles tend to shorten …

Purpose: An increase in flexibility has been described when bending forward after a
treatment of the plantar side of the foot. This increase in flexibility is frequently measured by …

Calf (lower leg) strains have a variety of treatment regimens with variable outcomes and
return to activity (RTA) time frames. These injuries involve disruption of portions or the entire …

Introduction: Plantar fasciitis occurs with the deterioration of the plantar fascia and related
surrounding tissues around the heel's medial calcaneal tuberosity. This illness usually …

Percussive therapy treatment is one form of myofascial release that has gained popularity
amongst the sport community. It has been suggested that percussive therapy treatment may …

Abstract The Graston Technique® is a beneficial treatment on tendinopathies1 however,
little research exists on the effects of the Graston Technique® on chronic cases of …

Calf pain is common in individuals who spend a lot of time on their feet, whether standing at
work, school, or training athletes. The calf muscle/s take on a tremendous amount of load …

Introduction Ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury that leads to recurrent
instability. Repeated ankle sprain can be a mechanism for creating trigger point. Proper …