Effect of Ischaemic Compression Technique on Calf Muscles Myofacial Trigger Points

Ayushi Mathur; Swati Dubey; Maliram Sharma

Effect of Ischaemic Compression Technique on Calf Muscles Myofacial Trigger Points

Author(s)	Ms. Ayushi Mathur, Dr. Swati Dubey, Prof. Dr. Maliram Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	Background Myofascial trigger points in the calf muscles are a common source of musculoskeletal pain, muscle tightness, tenderness, and functional limitations. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are particularly prone to trigger point formation due to repetitive stress, prolonged standing, sports activities, and muscle overuse. Ischaemic Compression Technique is a commonly used physiotherapy intervention aimed at reducing pain and muscle tenderness by applying sustained pressure over the trigger point. Aim of the Study To evaluate the effect of Ischaemic Compression Technique on calf muscle myofascial trigger points. Methodology The present study was conducted on 30 subjects with calf muscle myofascial trigger points selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Baseline assessment was performed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The subjects received Ischaemic Compression Technique over the identified trigger points in the calf muscles. Sustained manual pressure was applied over the trigger point for a specific duration during each treatment session. Pre-test and post-test NPRS scores were recorded and analyzed using paired t-test. Results The mean pre-test NPRS score was 8.07 ± 1.28, whereas the mean post-test NPRS score was reduced to 2.73 ± 1.51 following the intervention. The paired t-test analysis showed a t-value of 14.44 with a p-value <0.0001, indicating a statistically highly significant reduction in pain after treatment. Conclusion The study concluded that Ischaemic Compression Technique is highly effective in reducing pain associated with calf muscle myofascial trigger points. The technique proved to be a safe, simple, non-invasive, and clinically effective physiotherapy intervention for the management of myofascial pain in calf muscles.
Keywords	Ischaemic Compression Technique, Myofascial Trigger Points, Calf Muscles, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, NPRS, Physiotherapy
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-02

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