Soleus Flashcards
GTO for soleus?
Yes
Tissue approximation for soleus?
No, the muscle is too deep.
Muscle mobilization for soleus?
No, the muscle is too deep.
Stripping for soleus?
Yes
Cross fibre massage for soleus?
No, the muscle is too deep.
Cross fibre friction for soleus?
Yes
Trigger point for soleus?
Yes
Compression for soleus?
Yes
Compression with manipulation for soleus?
No, the muscle is too deep.
Compression with broadening for soleus?
No, the muscle is too deep.
Action(s) of soleus?
“Stand on your toes”
Plantar flex at talocrural joint
Origin of soleus?
(Deep to gastrocnemius)
Soleal line, proximal posterior surface of tibia and posterior head of fibula.
Insertion of soleus?
Calcaneous via calcaneal tendon
Which techniques are not appropriate for soleus?
Tissue approximation, muscle mobilization, cross fibre massage, compassion with manipulation, compression with broadening.
