None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Active release technique.: The subject will be in prone lying position.
Therapist will stand on side of dominant leg of player. Therapist will first palpate the trigger point manually
Sponsors
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age group: 18-30 years. Playing hours = 2 hours /day. No of years played = 1 year. Pain only on palpation. Pain during palpation of muscle trigger point with 2.5kg/cm2 pressure with pressure algometer. Diagnostic criteria: (Simon’s criteria) Presence of palpable taut band in skeletal muscle. Presence of hypersensitive tender spot in the taut band. Local twitch response elicited by snapping palpation of taut band. Reproduction of referred pain pattern in response to compression
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Active trigger points. 2. Congenital deformity of the foot and ankle. 3. Recent lower limb fractures and surgeries. 4. Peripheral vascular disease 5. Recent injuries to the foot or ankle.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Visual analog scale (VAS) 2. Weight bearing lunge test (WBLT) 3. Sargent vertical jump test Timepoint: Baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Visual analog scale (VAS) 2. Weight bearing lunge test (WBLT) 3. Sargent vertical jump test Timepoint: Immediately after intervention. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Anil Kumar
D V V P Fs College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed