Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

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A Comparative Study on the Immediate Effect of Performing Gastrocnemius Stretching with and without Myofascial Release of the Sole on Ankle Dorsiflexion Angles and Gastrocnemius Muscle Tone in Subjects with Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion

발등 굽힘 제한이 있는 사람에게 장딴지근 신장운동과 발바닥 자가근막이완이 발등 굽힘 각도와 장딴지근 긴장도에 미치는 즉각적인 효과 비교

  • Lee, Ji-Hyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Baekseok University) ;
  • Cho, Jung-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, Baekseok University)
  • 이지현 (백석대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 조정원 (백석대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2021.11.08
  • Accepted : 2021.12.10
  • Published : 2022.02.28
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study compared the effect of performing gastrocnemius stretching with and without the self-myofascial release of the sole on the active and passive ankle dorsiflexion angles and muscle tone of the gastrocnemius muscle in subjects with short gastrocnemius muscle. METHOD: A total of 23 subjects with short gastrocnemius muscles were included in this study. The study participants were divided into two experimental groups. Group A performed gastrocnemius muscle self-stretching exercises only, while group B performed self-myofascial release of the sole using a massage ball after the gastrocnemius muscle self-stretching exercises. For both groups, the active and passive ankle dorsiflexion angles were measured using a goniometer, and the tone of the gastrocnemius muscle was assessed using the MyotonPRO®. RESULTS: Within-group comparison showed that the participants in both groups A and B had significantly increased active and passive ankle dorsiflexion angles and decreased gastrocnemius muscle tone (p < .05) after performing their respective exercises. However, no significant differences in the said criteria were observed between groups A and B (p>.05). CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that both methods were effective in increasing active and passive dorsiflexion angles and decreasing muscle tone. Thus, it is recommended to tailor gastrocnemius stretching exercises according to the patient's condition. If the patient does not experience discomfort in the plantar fasciae, it is recommended to perform the gastrocnemius stretching exercise only without myofascial release and use a massage ball afterward.

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이 성과는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2021R1G1A1093552).

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