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A RANDOMIZED STUDY COMPARING ACTIVE AND POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES FOR MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS IN THE GASTRO-SOLEUS COMPLEX AMONG MALE RECREATIONAL RUNNERS
ABSTRACT
Background: Repetitive loading during running can lead to tightness and trigger point formation in the gastrosoleus complex. Active Release Technique (ART) and Positional Release Therapy (PRT) are manual therapy techniques used to manage such dysfunctions.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of ART and PRT in reducing pain and improving ankle dorsiflexion in recreational runners with gastrosoleus trigger points.
Method: Twenty male recreational runners were randomly assigned to Group A (PRT) or Group B (ART). Both groups received interventions targeting the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Pain intensity (NPRS) and dorsiflexion ROM (goniometer) were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Results: Both groups showed significant improvement. However, ART demonstrated superior outcomes in reducing pain and increasing ROM compared to PRT.
Conclusion: ART is more effective than PRT in treating gastrosoleus trigger points in recreational runners.
"A RANDOMIZED STUDY COMPARING ACTIVE AND POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES FOR MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS IN THE GASTRO-SOLEUS COMPLEX AMONG MALE RECREATIONAL RUNNERS", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.b499-b509, May-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2505157.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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