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Immediate Effect between Graston Technique and Self-Myofascial Release Technique on Calf Muscle Function and Walking of Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Hyerim Lee (Pediatric physical therapy center, Boram convalescent hospital) ;
  • Minkyoung Kwon (Department of Oriental Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, Saerom Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jooyoung Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, Sema green Rehabilitation Hospital) ;
  • Hyunsoo Kim (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New Korea Hospital) ;
  • Eunbin Lee (Department of Physical Therapy, Seoul Barun Orthopedics) ;
  • Wonjae Choi (Department of Physical Therapy, Joongbu University)
  • Received : 2023.12.03
  • Accepted : 2023.12.26
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Objective: The Graston technique and self-myofascial release technique using foam roller are used to fascia release. The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effects of the Graston technique and self-myofascial release technique using foam roller to improve calf muscle function and walking speed. Design: A cross-sectional study Methods: Total fifty-two healthy adults participated in this study. Subjects randomly were conducted the Graston technique and self-myofascial release technique using foam roller to the right and left calf muscles for 5 minutes each. Calf muscle function was assessed by ankle dorsi flexion range of motion, and walking speed was assessed by 10m walking test on preferred walking and fast walking. Results: Both the Graston technique and self-myofascial release technique using foam roller significantly improved the ankle dorsiflexion angle, viscoelastic properties of the calf muscle, and preferred walking speed (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in vertical jump and fast walking speed. Also, there was no significant differences between the two techniques in all variables (p>0.05). Conclusions: This study showed that both the Graston technique and self-myofascial release technique using foam roller can affect muscle function and walking speed by relaxing the fascia of the calf muscles. Because the immediate effects are similar between the two interventions, the self-myofascial release technique using foam roller is recommended for economic savings.

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