Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회지)

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Effects of Professional Body Massage on Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain, and Plantar Foot Pressure Balance in Men in their 20s

  • Jang, Soon-Seob (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School of Silla University) ;
  • Lee, Joong-Sook (Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University) ;
  • Yang, Jeong-Ok (Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University) ;
  • Lee, Bom-Jin (Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University) ;
  • Kim, Eui-Suk (Non-profit Corporation TheBodyLove) ;
  • Woo, Kyung-Hee (Non-profit Corporation TheBodyLove) ;
  • Oh, Se-Jin (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School of Silla University)
  • Received : 2017.08.29
  • Accepted : 2017.09.21
  • Published : 2017.09.30
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week professional body massage program (PMP) on forward head posture, neck pain, and plantar foot pressure balance in men in their 20s. Method: A total of 20 men with musculoskeletal diseases were recruited for this study. The participants were asked to take part in a PMP twice a week for 12 weeks. The cranial vertical angle (CVA) for forward head posture and visual analogue scale (VSC) for neck pain and right/left foot plantar pressure balances were extracted to compare between pre- and post-program differences. Results: CVAs before ($56.86{\pm}4.55^{\circ}$) and after ($62.72{\pm}4.57^{\circ}$) and VSCs before ($6.95{\pm}1.70$) and after ($1.70{\pm}1.56$) PMP revealed statistically significant differences. The right foot, after PMP, showed a significant increase in the plantar pressure balance from $46.17{\pm}2.95$ to $49.44{\pm}1.29%$, while the left foot decreased significantly from $53.83{\pm}2.95%$ to $50.56{\pm}1.29%$. Therefore, based on these results, it may be said that the foot pressure balance abilities were improved after PMP because the ideal foot pressure ratio is 50%. Conclusion: Consequently, it was suggested that a 12-week PMP could be utilized for improvement of forward head posture, neck pain, and foot plantar pressure balance in men in the 20s with musculoskeletal diseases.

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