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Effect of Different Types of Foam Rollers on Self-Myofascial Release of the Quadriceps Femoris

  • Heun Jae Ryu (Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dankook University) ;
  • Ji Hun Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University) ;
  • Han Na Kwon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University) ;
  • Ri Been Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University) ;
  • ji Hwan Byun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University) ;
  • Yuean Hei Lee (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University) ;
  • Jeong Pyo Seo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare Sciences, Dankook University)
  • Received : 2023.04.03
  • Accepted : 2023.07.26
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the quadriceps femoris for pelvic stability. We further compare the effects of a GRID surface Foam Roller (GFR), a Non-Vibration Foam Roller (NVFR), and a Vibration Foam Roller (VFR). Methods: Thirty healthy adults (15 males, 15 females) participated in this study and were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: GFR, NVFR, or VFR. Participants walked at self-selected speeds with an arm sling before and after foam roller stretching. The analyzed gait parameters included pelvic tilt, pelvic obliquity, and pelvic rotation. Results: In the NVFR and VFR groups, there was a Significant differences were obtained in the pelvic tilt between pre-test and post-test values (p<0.05) in the NVFR and VFR groups, but no significant difference was observed in the GFR group (p>0.05). Comparing the amount of change between the three groups exhibited a significant decrease in pelvic tilt in the NVFR and VFR groups compared to the GFR group (p<0.017). No significant differences were found in pelvic obliquity and pelvic rotation (p>0.05) in all groups. Conclusion: While walking, the use of a VFR for self-myofascial release results in pelvic alteration by reducing the anterior pelvic tilt. We propose that a foam roller can be utilized to enhance pelvic stability during gait.

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