Comparative Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy Versus Gastrocnemius Pressure Release Treatment on Trigger Point Pressure Pain Threshold in Proximal Muscles and Ankle Range of Motion.

A 3-pass shallow leg gliding technique was applied first, followed by 5 minutes of the deep myofascial calf induction technique described by Pilat.

Also called ischaemic pressure. Three cycles of pressure are applied to the trigger point of the gastrocnemius muscle until the pain disappears on pressure.