Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
Research Article
Manual Therapy on Plantar Fascia Affects Superficial Back Line Flexibility: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Author(s): Neetu Rani Dhiman*, Vyom Gyanpuri and Venkatesh Mishra
Background and Aim: Myofascial Release (MFR) is a soft tissue mobilisation technique that has been widely researched and supported to increase muscular flexibility and joint range of motion along Superficial Back Line (SBL) structures. The purpose of the present study is to examine and compare the acute effects of MFR and post-isometric relaxation (PIR) applied on plantar fascia, on flexibility of superficial back line (hamstring muscle).
Design: This was a pilot single blind Randomized Control Trial (RCT).
Participants: Thirty young healthy students (24 boys and 6 girls; mean age 21.46 ± 0.97)
Methods: Inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed, and baseline measurements for the Toe-Touch Test (TTT) and active Straight Leg Raise Test (SLRT) were obtained. Subjects were then ra.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2573-0312.2022.7.266
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