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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter: Summary
Clinical Protocols (continued) Anatomy Structures
Indications
Treatment
ITB-Vastus Lateralis Junction
ITB-VL fascial connection, VL/ITB, spiral fascial line
VL/ITB trigger points, quadriceps tightness, iliopsoas tightness, ITB syndrome, decreased knee flexion, post high intensity training
Hip Adductors
Adductor lungus, magnus, and brevis, gracillis, pectineus
Adductor strain (post- acute phase), adductor weakness/tightness, iliopsoas tightness, core instability Quadriceps trigger points, quadriceps/ iliopsoas tightness, femoral nerve entrapment/restrictions, patellofemoral pain syndrome, post high intensity training Quadriceps tendinopathy
Anterior Thigh- Quadriceps
Quadriceps, superficial front facial line, spiral fascial line
Quadriceps Tendon Quadriceps tendon/ muscle, back functional line
Lateral Retinaculum/Distal ITB
Distal ITB/lateral retinaculum, quadriceps, superficial front fascial line, lateral fascial line, spiral fascial line, back functional fascial line
ITB friction syndrome, anterior knee pain/ patellofemoral pain, lateral patella tracking, peroneal tendinopathy
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