Perbandingan Efek Langsung Muscle Energy Technique dan Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Terhadap Luas Area Trigger Points, Ketebalan Fascia, Nyeri, dan Lingkup Gerak Sendi pada Gastrocnemius Myofascial Pain Syndrome = COMPARISON OF THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION ON TRIGGER POINT AREA, FASCIA THICKNESS, PAIN, AND RANGE OF MOTION IN GASTROCNEMIUS MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Abstrak

presence of myofascial trigger points and increased fascial thickness, contributing to pain and limited mobility. Previous studies have primarily evaluated the clinical outcomes of GMPS, while evidence of objective tissue structure changes following Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) interventions is limited. Aim. To compare the immediate effects of MET and PNF on the trigger point area, fascia thickness, pain, and range of motion (ROM) in individuals with GMPS. Methods. This study employed a true experimental design with a pre and post-test rando…