Purpose: Our aim was to identify the mechanical properties of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), taut band and non-taut (surrounding muscle) within gastrocnemius muscle using myotonometric evaluation method. Methods: Thirty-one asymptomatic elite rugby players (23.0±4.16 y, 97.5±22.1 kg, 183.5±7.6 cm) with a MTrP in lateral included this study. Muscle stiffness, decrement tone MTrPs, wer...
