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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter: Summary
Gluteus Medius Tendon & Posterior ITB
ITB-Hamstring fascial connection, gluteus medius/minimus tendons, lateral fascial line/back functional fascial line
Gluteal tendinopathy, hamstring tightness, trochanteric bursitis, ITB syndrome, sciatic nerve restriction
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
Anterior Thigh- Quadriceps
Quadriceps, superficial front facial line, spiral fascial line
entrapment/ restrictions,
patellofemoral pain syndrome, post high intensity training
Quadriceps Tendon
Quadriceps tendon/ muscle, back functional line
Quadriceps tendinopathy
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