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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effect of suboccipital muscle inhibition and combination technique on the flexibility of hamstring in individuals with shortened hamstring

뒤통수밑근 억제기법과 조합기법이 넙다리뒤근 단축 대상자의 넙다리뒤근 유연성에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Tae-Hun (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University) ;
  • Goo, Bong-Oh (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University) ;
  • Yun, Sam-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University) ;
  • Lee, Jeong-Hun (Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan Catholic University)
  • 김태훈 (부산가톨릭대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 구봉오 (부산가톨릭대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 윤삼원 (부산가톨릭대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이정훈 (부산가톨릭대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2014.12.09
  • Accepted : 2015.03.05
  • Published : 2015.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare changes in the flexibility of hamstring muscles which are relaxed on suboccipital muscle through suboccipital muscle inhibition and combination technique. Methods: Thirty sample subjects (16 male and 14 female) were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). 1. Suboccipital muscle inhibition: Suboccipital muscles of the patients were placed on a bed. The occipital region was placed on a therapist's fingers, and the posture was maintained for three minutes before remeasurement. 2. Treatment with combination technique (body bolster and wooden pillow): Wooden pillows were placed where the participants could relax the posterior arch of the atlas; additional body bolsters were also placed to avoid high pressure, and the treatment was maintained for three minutes before remeasurement. Results: There was a statistical difference in finger floor distance (FFD) and straight leg raise (SLR) results for those treated with SMI (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in FFD and SLR results for those treated with the combination technique (P>0.05). Conclusion: Between the two intervention methods; the suboccipital muscle inhibition technique was more effective in increasing the flexibility of subjects with a shortened hamstring than was the combination technique.

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