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http://dx.doi.org/10.14474/ptrs.2018.7.1.35

Acute effect of self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the plantar fascia on hamstring and lumbar spine superficial back line flexibility  

Do, Kwangsun (Department of Physical Therapy, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University)
Kim, Jaeeun (Department of Physical Therapy, Barosun Hospital)
Yim, Jongeun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science and Social Welfare, Sahmyook University)
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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science / v.7, no.1, 2018 , pp. 35-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of applying self-myofascial release (SMR) to the plantar fascia using a foam roller on hamstring and lumbar spine superficial back line (SBL). Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Thirty-one healthy adults agreed to the method and purpose of the study. Selection and exclusion criteria were screened, and baseline measurements for the Toe Touch test and passive straight leg raise (PSLR) test were obtained. The participants were then randomly assigned to the SMR group or the sham group. After group assignment, the SMR group rolled the surface of the foot from the heel to the metatarsal head using a foam roller for 5 minutes. The sham group received passive mobilization of the ankle joint in the supine position. Afterwards, the Toe Touch test and the passive straight leg-raise test were re-assessed. Results: In the SMR group, the Toe Touch test results showed significant improvement (p<0.05). Left and right PSLR test results showed a significant increase (p<0.05). In the sham group, there was no significant difference between pre and post-test results. The SMR group showed a significant difference in the PSLR test and Toe Touch test compared to the sham group (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that SMR on the plantar fascia was immediately effective for improving the flexibility of the SBL of the lumbar spine and hamstring.
Keywords
Plantar fascia; Range of motion; Self-myofascial release; Superficial back line;
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