A Comparative Study To Evaluate The Safety Of Stretching Along With Ultrasonic Versus Releasing Manual Pressure From Myofascial Trigger Points With Cold Therapy For Acute Achilles Tendinitis In Young Athletes

Abstract

Background And Objective: Since athletes must utilize precise footwork skills during competition, Achilles tendinitis is a prevalent issue among them. The Achilles tendon is significant in outdoor sports because of its dual interaction with the two primary plantar flexors, the Gastrocnemius as well as the Soleus muscles.This syndrome is particularly common in runners who have abruptly increased their run length or intensity, as well as in athletes who play sports like basketball, tennis, soccer, etc. It also produces a great deal of physical as well as mental stress.

Methods: Using a convenient sampling method, samples that met the inclusion criteria for theresearch subjects were randomized to fit into one of two groups : experimental therapy (Releasing manual pressure from myofascial trigger points with cold therapy) or conventional therapy (ultra therapy with stretching) for a comparative analysis that included 100 subjects aged 18 to 23.

Results: The current study's findings demonstrate that, among patients with Achilles tendinitis, there is a substantial change in pain as well as foot function after Releasing manual pressure from myofascial trigger points therapy combined with cold therapy as well as ultrasonic therapy combined with stretching.

Conclusion: This study's findings indicate that manual pressure release therapy using myofascial trigger points in conjunction with cold therapy and ultrasonic therapy paired with stretching considerably reduces pain and improves foot function in people with Achilles tendonitis.