Abstract
Background: Trigger point on calf muscle is a common musculoskeletal condition it is usually felt as an intense pain when the concerned extremity is used to put on weight.The upper medial and upper lateral trigger points refer pain locally to the back of the knee causing slight end range restrictions. it is the most common musculoskeletal complaint presenting to physicaltherapy. Objective: Reduction of calf pain and to improve the end range of motion of the knee joint. Thus, helps in enhancing the functional activities. Methods: The study was done on one patient aiming to reduce calf pain and mild end range restriction of knee joint movements, we used dry needling technique for treatmentpurpose Result: We found reduction in the calf muscle pain and improvement in end range of movement of the knee joint after 2 sessions of dry needling. Case Representation: one patient came to us having pain on calf muscle, local tenderness and end range restriction of the knee joint and patient was having no history of trauma patient was undergoing for analgesic medication.
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