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Context: The Dynatronics ThermoStim probe, introduced in 2012, provides simultaneous superficial heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM); one pilot study has been conducted using the ThermoStim probe which utilized superficial heat, electrical stimulation, IASTM, and stretching exercises with light therapy on patients with plantar fasciitis. Due to the number of modalities used, it is unknown which one impacted the increase in foot function; it is also unknown if adding superficial heat during the IASTM treatment will increase range of motion more than an IASTM treatment alone. Obiective: To determine if range of motion of the hamstrings can be increased utilizing IASTM, and whether superficial heat creates an additional increase...