Design & ethics
The study adopted a randomized crossover design. All participants underwent two experimental conditions, which were separated by a washout period of 24 h. Displacement of the semimembranosus and its deep fascia upon ankle joint motion was examined with the knee in (1) extended and (2) flexed position. All assessments were performed at the same daytime, in the same room, and by the same investigators. The trial was conducted according to the Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice