The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial

The Prevalence of Latent Trigger Points in Lower Limb Muscles in Asymptomatic Subjects

“…In addition, the LTrPs located in the upper trapezius showed increased intramuscular electromyographic activity during synergistic muscle activation [15] and are associated with accelerated muscle fatigability [38]. In the lower limb, the presence of LTrPs in the gastrocnemius could increase muscle cramps [17] and reduce the ROM of the ankle [18] and the knee [19]. However, it is necessary to evaluate other effects and implications regarding the presence of LTrPs in the lower limb muscles in healthy subjects, especially in muscular activity.…”

“…LTrPs also provoke a restriction of range of motion (ROM) [13]. In fact, it has been demonstrated that the treatment of LTrPs increases joint ROM in several joints, including the ankle [19] and the knee [20].…”

The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial

“…Further consideration should also be given to the role of MTrP therapy including self MTrP release in deactivating active and latent MTrPs in the lower limb in increasing ROM (Grieve 2006;Grieve et al 2011;Grieve et al 2013b). The use of SMR in this study, involved the use of a rolling motion, pressure and compression often similar to trigger point (TrP) pressure release with a tennis ball along the medial longitudinal arch and from the calcaneum (distal to the fat pad) to the metatarsal heads.…”

Ischemic Compression After Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Reduces Postneedling Soreness Intensity and Duration

“…Latent MTrP treatment in patients with musculoskeletal pain can be considered in order to improve motor function, decrease pain sensitivity and prevent latent MTrPs from becoming active [14]. Based on this, several treatments have been applied to latent MTrPs, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [15,16], manual pressure [17‐19], ultrasound [19], passive stretching [18], spinal manipulation [20], or dry needling [10].…”