scholarly journals Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion After Ankle Self-Stretching Using a Strap

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1226-1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
In-cheol Jeon ◽  
Oh-yun Kwon ◽  
Chung-Hwi Yi ◽  
Heon-Seock Cynn ◽  
Ui-jae Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Talocrural Joint ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Context  A variety of ankle self-stretching exercises have been recommended to improve ankle-dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) in individuals with limited ankle dorsiflexion. A strap can be applied to stabilize the talus and facilitate anterior glide of the distal tibia at the talocrural joint during ankle self-stretching exercises. Novel ankle self-stretching using a strap (SSS) may be a useful method of improving ankle DFROM. Objective  To compare the effects of 2 ankle-stretching techniques (static stretching versus SSS) on ankle DFROM. Design  Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting  University research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants  Thirty-two participants with limited active dorsiflexion (<20°) while sitting (14 women and 18 men) were recruited. Main Outcome Measure(s)  The participants performed 2 ankle self-stretching techniques (static stretching and SSS) for 3 weeks. Active DFROM (ADFROM), passive DFROM (PDFROM), and the lunge angle were measured. An independent t test was used to compare the improvements in these values before and after the 2 stretching interventions. The level of statistical significance was set at α = .05. Results  Active DFROM and PDFROM were greater in both stretching groups after the 3-week interventions. However, ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle were greater in the SSS group than in the static-stretching group (P < .05). Conclusions  Ankle SSS is recommended to improve ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle in individuals with limited DFROM.

scholarly journals The effect of static stretching exercises on hip range of motion, pain, and disability in patients with non-specific low back pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamadreza Hatefi ◽  
Farideh Babakhani ◽  
Mohadeseh Ashrafizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Hip Range Of Motion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Abstract Purpose The benefits of providing static stretching exercise targeting the hips in patients with non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP) are not well established. The objective of the study was to verify the effects of static stretching on function, pain and range of motion on patients with non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP). Methods Thirty females with NSLBP were randomly assigned to two control (n = 15) and experimental (n = 15) groups. The experimental group received 3 stretch practice sessions per week for a period of 8 weeks. The Oswestry low back pain Disability Questionnaire (ODI), visual analog scale (VAS), and passive hip range of motion (PROM) were employed before and after the intervention. Results The results of mixed model analysis of variance indicate that the group × time interactions was not significant (p > 0.05) for all measurement outcomes. However, there was a main effect for Time (ODI: p = 0.002, VAS: p = 0.001, PROM-R: p = 0.016, PROM-L: p = 0.001). Such that the ODI, VAS, PROM-R, and PROM-L were showed significant differences before and after the intervention in the experimental group. Conclusions The results demonstrated a significant difference in PROM, pain, and disability after 8 weeks of stretching exercises in participants with NSLBP and limited hip extension. Therefore, it would be reasonable to infer that NSLBP might be partly related to hip flexors tightness.

Immediate effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of hamstring muscles on straight leg raise, craniovertebral angle, and cervical spine range of motion in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness: A prospective randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Eun-Dong Jeong ◽  
Chang-Yong Kim ◽  
Nack-Hwan Kim ◽  
Hyeong-Dong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
T Test ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Straight Leg Raise ◽  
Pain Patients ◽  
Group Effects

BACKGROUND: The cranio-cervical flexion exercise and sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique have been used to improve a forward head posture among neck pain patients with straight leg raise (SLR) limitation. However, little is known about the cranio-vertebral angle (CVA) and cervical spine range of motion (CROM) after applying stretching methods to the hamstring muscle. OBJECTIVE: To compare the immediate effects of static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on SLR, CVA, and CROM in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness. METHODS: 64 subjects were randomly allocated to the static stretching (n1= 32) or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (n2= 32) stretching group. The SLR test was performed to measure the hamstring muscle’s flexibility and tightness between the two groups, with CROM and CVA also being measured. The paired t-test was used to compare all the variables within each group before and after the intervention. The independent t-test was used to compare the two groups before and after the stretching exercise. RESULTS: There were no between-group effects for any outcome variables (P> 0.05). However, all SLR, CVA, and CROM outcome variables were significantly improved within-group (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: There were no between-group effects for any outcome variable; however, SLR, CVA, and CROM significantly improved within-group after the one-session intervention in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness.

scholarly journals Effects of the Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on the Range of Motion of the Ankle Joint and Balance According to Its Application Duration: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 646
Author(s):  
Han-Sol Kang ◽  
Hyung-Wook Kwon ◽  
Di-gud Kim ◽  
Kwang-Rak Park ◽  
Suk-Chan Hahm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Active Range Of Motion ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Muscle Inhibition ◽  
Inhibition Technique

This study aimed to investigate the effects of suboccipital muscle inhibition technique (SMIT) on active range of motion (AROM) of the ankle joint, lunge angle (LA), and balance in healthy adults, according to the duration of its application. A total of 80 participants were randomly allocated to the 4-min suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) group (SMI_4M, n = 20), 8-min SMI group (n = 20), 4-min sham-SMI (SSMI) group (n = 20), and 8-min SSMI group (n = 20). Accordingly, the SMIT and sham SMIT were applied for 4 min or 8 min in the respective groups. AROM of dorsiflexion and LA were assessed, and a single leg balance test (SLBT) was performed before and after the intervention. AROM (4 min, p < 0.001; 8 min, p < 0.001), LA (4 min, p < 0.001; 8 min, p < 0.001), and SLBT (4 min, p < 0.001; 8 min, p < 0.001) significantly improved after SMI application. Compared with the SSMI group, the SMI group showed a significant increase in AROM (p < 0.001), LA (p < 0.001), and SLBT (p < 0.001). Except for SLBT (p = 0.016), there were no significant interactions between intervention and application duration. The results suggest that the SMIT, at durations of both 4 and 8 min, could be effective tools for improving AROM, LA, and balance.

scholarly journals The effect of low frequency pulsing electromagnetic field in treatment of patients with knee joint osteoarthritis

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Pavlovic ◽  
Ljubomir Djurasic
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Before And After

Pulsing electromagnetic field represents effective procedure in treating of diverse diseases and pathologic conditions, especially in rheumatology, orthopaedics and traumatology. The goal of this research is the objective evaluation of the treapeutic effect of low frequency pulsing electromagnetic field (LFEMF), in comparison with the effect of the other physical procedure: interfererence currents (IFC) and the medicamentous therapy, in treating of patients with knee joint osteoarthritis. This study was made as experimental, randomized, controlled clinical trial, opened type. The examination included 60 patients (40 females and 20 males) with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. All patients were divided in three groups. The first group of 20 persons, composed of patients treated with medicamentous therapy (Diklofenak of 100 mg, 2 tablets per day). The second group consisted of 20 patients treated by LFPEMF and the third group consisted of 20 patients treated by IFC. All procedures were implemented during 10 days All of patients had also the same duration therapeutic exercise. As observing parameter was used: Lattinen test for the evaluation of the pain sensitivity, before and after therapy. For the statistical analysis of the aquired data, was used Student?s t-test. After therapy the pain was considerably reduced in each group, but this effect was the most significant in the II group of the examinees, treated by LFPEMF (p< 0.001), than the effects in other groups of patients: I group (p< 0.05) and III group (p< 0.01). According to the results of this study it can be concluded that LFPEMF is very effective therapeutic procedure in treatment of patients with knee joint osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals Treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis - a comparative study during twelve years period

2019 ◽  
Vol 147 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 335-340
Author(s):  
Bojan Bukva ◽  
Sinisa Ducic ◽  
Vladimir Radlovic ◽  
Goran Vrgoc ◽  
Branislav Krivokapic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis ◽  
Cannulated Screw ◽  
Cast Immobilization ◽  
Group I ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Screw Group

Introduction/Objective. The purpose of this study was to compare two methods of treatment and to evaluate the advantages in the final outcome of transcervical fixation of the femoral head using one cannulated screw in the treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Methods. This study included 65 pediatric patients (35 boys and 30 girls), aged 6?16 years (average 11.86), during a 12-year period (2000?2012). We compared the slipping degree before and after the treatment (Southwick angle), the range of motion before and after treatment, and complication occurrence between two groups of children. The first group of children (26 patients) underwent closed reduction and cast immobilization (Group I). The other group (39 patients) was treated with transcervical fixation using one cannulated screw (Group II). Results. Comparing preoperative and postoperative Southwick angle, we found much better improvement in Group II, but without statistical significance between the two groups of patients (p = 0.09). Observing the range of motion of the hips before and after treatment, we found improvement in both groups of patients, especially in patients treated using transcervical fixation with cannulated screw (Group II). In complication occurrence, the patients in Group II had less complication occurrence compared to Group I (p = 0.02). Conclusion. The transcervical fixation using one cannulated screw has better clinical outcome and lower complication rate in relation to closed reduction and cast immobilization in the treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Observation of the Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Intrafascial Heat on Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Gastrocnemius Injury Contracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 5481-5489
Author(s):  
Zheng Anxiang ◽  
Li Fei ◽  
Lin Sunzhi ◽  
Huang Linsheng ◽  
Zhang Bingxian
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Injury ◽  
Gastrocnemius Muscle ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Fascicle Length

purpose: To observe the effect of ultrasound-guided intrafascial heat on ankle dorsiflexion of chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture. Methods: 90 patients with chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture were selected and these patients were randomized to three random groups (n=30): Static stretching therapy (group C), ultrasound-guided intrafascial hot needle release therapy (group R1), static stretching combined with ultrasound-guided intrafascial hot needle release therapy (group R2). Ankle dorsiflexion Angle (ADA) was measured before treatment, one week one month and three Months after treatment. Quantitative ultrasonography was used to evaluate the fascicle length (FL), pinnate Angle (PA) and muscle thickness (MT) of the medial gastrocnemic muscle, and the adverse reactions were recorded. Results: After treatment, ADA and FL increased, while PA and MT decreased in the 3 groups. In R2 group, ADA and FL increased and PA and MT decreased at one week, one month and three Months after treatment, which were better than those in R1 group and C group (P < 0.05); ADA, FL, PA and MT in group R1 at one week after treatment had no statistical significance compared with group C (P > 0.05), but the ADA, FL and PA and MT were higher than patients in group C (P < 0.05), and no serious complications occurred during the treatment. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided intrafascial thermal needle release combined with static stretching can significantly improve the ankle dorsiflexion angle and restore muscle function in patients with chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture, with definite efficacy and few adverse reactions, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

Comparison between 4 weeks passive static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation programmes on neuromuscular properties of hamstring muscles: a randomised clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Anelize Cini ◽  
Gabriela Souza de Vasconcelos ◽  
Milena Caumo Soligo ◽  
Cassiele Felappi ◽  
Rodrigo Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Hamstring Muscles ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Hip Flexion

Background/aims Studies have shown the efficacy of stretching to increase the hip flexion range of motion but studies regarding its effects are not unanimous about the most efficient technique. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two stretching techniques on the neuromuscular properties of the hamstring muscles. Methods A total of 18 women (aged 24 ± 2.52 years old) participated, and were divided into three groups: a control group, a passive static stretching group and a propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching group. Evaluations of variables of the hamstring muscles were performed before and after the training period. The intervention was carried out for 30 seconds, three times a week for a total of 4 weeks. Results A significant difference was found in the range of motion in the passive static stretching group (pre=80.8° [±11.0] and post=94.5° [±10.2]; t(5)=−3.755; P=0.013) and in concentric torque (passive static stretching group – pre=66.3 Nm [±12.9] and post=70.0 Nm [±8.1]; t(5)=−1.267; P=0.023; propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching group – pre=79.1 Nm [±12.7] and post=83.5 Nm [±11.6]; t(5)=−1.917; P=0.014; control group – pre=71.1 Nm [±10.1] and post=74.1 Nm [±14.6]; t(5)=−1.275; P=0.003). Conclusions Passive static stretching was superior to propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation when comparing the increase range of motion in hip flexion, even without neural and structural changes in hamstring muscles after a 4-week period.

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