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Deep massage & neural mobilization to posterior calf muscles as treatment for heel pain
June 2014
Deep massage & neural mobilization to posterior calf muscles as treatment for heel pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Deep massage to posterior calf muscles in combination with neural mobilization exercises as a treatment for heel pain: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Man Ther. 2014 Apr;19(2):102-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.08.001.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
69 patients with plantar heel pain syndrome were randomized to receive either a deep massage therapy with neural mobilization and a self-stretch exercise program directed to the posterior calf muscles or therapeutic ultrasound therapy to the heel region with the same self-stretch exercise program to compare pain relief and function between these interventions. Results indicated functional status s...
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