South Carolina Physical Therapy Ebook Continuing Education

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Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter: Summary

Posterior Lower Leg

Superficial back line, grastroc-soleus muscles

Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, trigger points, reduced ankle dorsiflexion

Anterior Lower Leg- Ankle

Superficial front line, anterior compartment, ankle retinaculum

Anterior ankle impingement, anterior/ medial tibial stress syndrome, decreased ankle plantar flexion

Clinical Protocols (continued) Anatomy Structures

Indications

Treatment

Lateral Ankle

Lateral ankle ligaments (ATFL), lateral retinaculum, lateral fascial line, peroneal tendons Plantar fascia (medial, lateral, and transverse fascia)

Common peroneal tendinopathy, ankle sprains (post-acute phase), decrease ankle inversion

Plantar Fascia

Plantar fasciitis

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