Referred Pain Patterns
Achilles tendon, Belly of the muscle, Calf, Heel of the foot
*Occasionally, the muscle may cause shin splint pain
Causes of Trigger Points
- Running or jogging on uneven surfaces,
- Morton's foot,
- Worn footwear,
- Pronation of the foot
Self Exercises
Video Description
The patient is in a standing position and stretches against the wall. He positions the foot to be stretched slightly behind the other foot and leans anteriorly and laterally, causing ankle dorsiflexion and eversion with the knee bent.
Duration - Frequency
Hold the stretch position for a total of 30 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest and repeat the stretch for another 30 seconds twice per day.
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