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The Plantaris is a superficial posterior muscle of the leg.
Anatomical Attachments: Action: Plantar flexes the foot and assists in flexion of the leg.
Synergist: Gastrocnemius.
Nerve Supply: Tibial nerve (L4, L5, S1).
Vascular supply: Popliteal artery.
Vascular entrapment: Entraps the popliteal artery.
Click on a small image to view an enlarged image Trigger Point Signs and Symptoms: Pain to the posterior of the knee and the upper calf.
Trigger Point Activating and Perpetuating Factors: Fall, sudden cooling of the muscle.
Differential Diagnosis: (Segmental, Subluxation, Somatic dysfunction) S1 or S2 radiculopathy, Rupture plantaris, Popliteus tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Popliteal artery aneurysm, Baker’s cyst, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Intermittent claudication, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Avulsion of popliteus tendon, Muscle strain, Posterior compartment syndrome, Popliteal lymphadema, Systemic infections or inflammation, Nutritional inadequacy, Metabolic imbalance, Toxicity, Side effects of medication.
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