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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2022.10.3.063

Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching and Self-Mobilization of the Ankle Joint on Dorsiflexion Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, and Balance in Healthy Adults  

Kim, Kyoung-Han (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Choi, Yun-Seo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Jeon, Jeongwoo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Hong, Jihoen (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Yu, Jaeho (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Kim, Jinseop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Kim, Seong-Gil (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
Lee, Dongyeop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.10, no.3, 2022 , pp. 63-72 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : Several studies have investigated the effects of dynamic stretching (DS) and self-mobilization (SM), however, studies comparing the two interventions are rare. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the effects of DS and SM on ankle strength, dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM), and balance to determine which is superior. Methods : Thirty-two healthy young adults participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups (SM and DS). DS was performed for the purpose of stretching the medial gastrocnemius muscle. For the SM group, ankle joint SM was performed in three ways. For all participants, the following measurements were performed as pre- and post-tests: isometric strength of dorsiflexor and plantar flexor, weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) to evaluate DFROM, Tetrax system to evaluate static balance, and y balance test (YBT) to evaluate dynamic balance. Differences before and after the intervention within each group were compared using paired t-test. Also, the variable's variation was compared between groups using an independent t-test. Results : Significant differences were found in ankle dorsiflexor strength, WBLT, YBT, weight distribution index (WDI) (pillow and opened eyes; PO), and stability index (ST) (normal and closed eyes; NC) before and after intervention in the SM group (p<.05). In the DS group, significant differences were found in ankle dorsiflexor and plantar flexor strength, WBLT, YBT anterior, WDI (normal and opened eyes; NO, PO), and ST (NO, NC, PO, pillow and closed eyes) before and after the intervention (p<.05). Ankle plantar flexor strength and WDI (PO) were significantly different between groups. Conclusion : Based on the results of this study, DS or SM can be considered as a possibility for selective use according to variables for improving ankle joint function (DFROM, muscle strength, balance).
Keywords
ankle joint; balance; dynamic stretching; self-mobilization;
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