Title: Effectiveness of IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) in the Treatment of Chronic Calf Pain: A Case Study
Authors: Dr Keerthika Ranji, Dr Amit Hosur
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i7.09
Abstract
Pain in the calf region is a very common complaint experienced by women. There are a multitude of factors that contribute to calf pain in women. One of the commonest causes is prolonged standing. The purpose of this case study was to demonstrate the use of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation in the treatment of chronic calf pain in a 27 year old female dancer. All other causes of calf pain such as venous thrombosis, skeletal abnormalities, limb length discrepancy, etc were ruled out. The Egde tool was used for the treatment and brushing strokes were performed. The patient showed significant improvement after 10 sessions
Keywords: Edge tool, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation, chronic calf pain.
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