The Relationship Between Latent Myofascial Trigger Point and Range of Motion of Knee Flexor and Extensor Muscles

Abstract

The study purpose was to assess the relationship between Latent Myofascial Trigger Point and range of motion in the lower limb of athletes. A lower Pain pressure threshold (< 25 lbs/cm2) in muscles indicates the presence of a latent myofascial trigger point. Materials and methods. Initially, the study involved 46 male Athletes (aged 20-23 years) as participants. The pain pressure threshold was measured by the pressure algometer (FPX 25 Wagner Instruments, Greenwich, CT, USA) to detect latent myofascial trigger points on the hamstring and quadriceps muscles. Out of 46 participants, 23 tested positive with a latent myofascial trigger point, and rest of them tested negative with a latent myofascial trigger point. All the participants measured knee flexor and extensor range of motion with the Kinovea software (version 0.9.5). In descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation were used, and Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between the variables. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results. A significant correlation was found between Latent Myofascial Trigger Points and lower limb range of motion (p < 0.05), and it was also observed that the magnitude of correlation coefficient was very large (0.7–0.9). Conclusions. Latent Myofascial Trigger Points impair sports performance by decreasing the range of motion of knee flexors and extensors. In light of this, Latent Myofascial Trigger Point should be considered a serious musculoskeletal disorder, and appropriate preventative measures should be taken by health professionals.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Soft Tissue Manipulation and IASTM for Calf Muscle Tightness in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children

“…Dyskinetic CP, linked to basal ganglia lesions, presents with fluctuating tone, involuntary movements (writhing, jerky), and an altered sense of balance (Pisirici et al, 2021), leading to a dancing or athetoid gait. Ataxic CP involves balance and coordination issues, resulting in clumsy movements, poor fine motor skills, and an unsteady, ataxic gait (Das et al, 2022).…”

“…While it may not offer specific treatment guidelines, it contributes to a better understanding of the nature and extent of gait abnormalities. Various therapeutic options are available to address these gait abnormalities, with treatments aiming to minimize subsequent deformities, restore the use of the lever arm, and maintain muscle strength (Das et al, 2022).…”

“…The existing literature provides valuable insights into various therapeutic interventions and approaches for individuals with cerebral palsy (Orhan et al, 2018) and other musculoskeletal disorders Das et al, 2022;Singh and Sharma, 2023;Khant et al, 2023;Stevenson et al, 2023;Liu and Wang, 2023). These interventions range from Astym therapy, taskoriented training, acupuncture and IASTM to surgical interventions, collectively contributing to understanding effective strategies for enhancing motor function, reducing spasticity and improving overall functional ability.…”

“…These interventions range from Astym therapy, taskoriented training, acupuncture and IASTM to surgical interventions, collectively contributing to understanding effective strategies for enhancing motor function, reducing spasticity and improving overall functional ability. Future research and psychometric investigations are recommended for further validation and refinement of these therapeutic approaches (Basak, 2019;Das et al, 2022;Stevenson et al, 2023;Liu and Wang, 2023). This study specifically investigated the effectiveness of soft tissue manipulation (Lee et al, 2021) and IASTM in addressing calf muscle tightness among children with spastic cerebral palsy, aiming to assess the potential benefits of these interventions to improve overall functional capabilities, enhance the quality of life, and foster a more active and independent lifestyle (Nazary-Moghadam et al, 2023).…”

“…In summary, the diverse array of therapeutic modalities reviewed, ranging from Astym therapy, taskoriented training, acupuncture and IASTM to surgical interventions, collectively contribute to understanding effective strategies for enhancing motor function, reducing spasticity, and improving overall functional ability in individuals with cerebral palsy and musculoskeletal disorders (Das et al, 2022;Stevenson et al, 2023;Liu and Wang, 2023). Future research and psychometric investigations are recommended to further validate and refine these therapeutic approaches.…”