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Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: a case series.

Rob Grieve1, Sue Barnett, Nikki Coghill

  • 1Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Bristol BS16 1DD, United Kingdom.

Manual Therapy
|June 13, 2013
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Myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy, involving pressure release and stretching, showed positive outcomes for triceps surae dysfunction. This approach may help patients with sub-acute or chronic calf pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management.

Background:

  • Triceps surae dysfunction is a common cause of calf pain.
  • Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are frequently implicated in musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
  • Limited research exists on the effectiveness of MTrP therapy for triceps surae dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy for triceps surae dysfunction.
  • To gather preliminary data to inform future experimental research on MTrP therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of 10 participants (4 females, 6 males; mean age 43 years) with triceps surae dysfunction.
  • Assessment of lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), numerical rating scale (NRS), MTrP prevalence, ankle range of motion (ROM), and pressure pain threshold (PPT) at baseline and discharge.
Keywords:
Calf dysfunctionCase seriesMyofascial trigger point therapyTriceps surae

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  • Intervention included trigger point pressure release, self-MTrP release, and a home stretching program.

    • Main Results:

    • High baseline prevalence of active/latent MTrPs and possible myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
    • Complete resolution of active MTrPs by discharge; latent MTrPs persisted.
    • Significant improvements observed in LEFS, NRS, ROM, and PPT for all participants.
    • Mean LEFS score increased by 11 points from baseline to discharge (61/80 to 72/80).

    Conclusions:

    • Multimodal MTrP therapy appears beneficial for patients with sub-acute or chronic calf pain due to triceps surae dysfunction.
    • The findings provide preliminary data supporting further rigorous research in this under-investigated area.