scholarly journals Impacts of Pressure Stimulus and Static Stretching on Calf Muscle Shape and Range of Motion of Ankle Dorsiflexion

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Takuya NISHINO ◽  
Hirokazu YAMADE ◽  
Masakazu YOSHIOKA ◽  
Shintaro WAGASHIMA ◽  
Junji KAWAKUBO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Calf Muscle ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Pressure Stimulus

The Effect of Static Stretching of the Calf Muscle-Tendon Unit on Active Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 408-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Youdas ◽  
David A. Krause ◽  
Kathleen S. Egan ◽  
Terry M. Therneau ◽  
Edward R. Laskowski
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Calf Muscle ◽  
Static Stretching

scholarly journals Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion After Ankle Self-Stretching Using a Strap

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1226-1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
In-cheol Jeon ◽  
Oh-yun Kwon ◽  
Chung-Hwi Yi ◽  
Heon-Seock Cynn ◽  
Ui-jae Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Talocrural Joint ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Context  A variety of ankle self-stretching exercises have been recommended to improve ankle-dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) in individuals with limited ankle dorsiflexion. A strap can be applied to stabilize the talus and facilitate anterior glide of the distal tibia at the talocrural joint during ankle self-stretching exercises. Novel ankle self-stretching using a strap (SSS) may be a useful method of improving ankle DFROM. Objective  To compare the effects of 2 ankle-stretching techniques (static stretching versus SSS) on ankle DFROM. Design  Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting  University research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants  Thirty-two participants with limited active dorsiflexion (<20°) while sitting (14 women and 18 men) were recruited. Main Outcome Measure(s)  The participants performed 2 ankle self-stretching techniques (static stretching and SSS) for 3 weeks. Active DFROM (ADFROM), passive DFROM (PDFROM), and the lunge angle were measured. An independent t test was used to compare the improvements in these values before and after the 2 stretching interventions. The level of statistical significance was set at α = .05. Results  Active DFROM and PDFROM were greater in both stretching groups after the 3-week interventions. However, ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle were greater in the SSS group than in the static-stretching group (P < .05). Conclusions  Ankle SSS is recommended to improve ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle in individuals with limited DFROM.

Effects of Static Stretching and Foam Rolling on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 1752-1758 ◽  
Author(s):  
JASON CHADWICK SMITH ◽  
BRANDI R. WASHELL ◽  
MARY FRANCES AINI ◽  
SYDNEY BROWN ◽  
MACGREGOR C. HALL
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Foam Rolling

Effect of a Static Calf Muscle-Tendon Unit Stretching Program on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion of Older Women

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric G. Johnson ◽  
Bruce D. Bradley ◽  
Kimberly R. Witkowski ◽  
Rose Y. McKee ◽  
Christopher L. Telesmanic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Calf Muscle

Immediate effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of hamstring muscles on straight leg raise, craniovertebral angle, and cervical spine range of motion in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness: A prospective randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Eun-Dong Jeong ◽  
Chang-Yong Kim ◽  
Nack-Hwan Kim ◽  
Hyeong-Dong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
T Test ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Straight Leg Raise ◽  
Pain Patients ◽  
Group Effects

BACKGROUND: The cranio-cervical flexion exercise and sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique have been used to improve a forward head posture among neck pain patients with straight leg raise (SLR) limitation. However, little is known about the cranio-vertebral angle (CVA) and cervical spine range of motion (CROM) after applying stretching methods to the hamstring muscle. OBJECTIVE: To compare the immediate effects of static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on SLR, CVA, and CROM in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness. METHODS: 64 subjects were randomly allocated to the static stretching (n1= 32) or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (n2= 32) stretching group. The SLR test was performed to measure the hamstring muscle’s flexibility and tightness between the two groups, with CROM and CVA also being measured. The paired t-test was used to compare all the variables within each group before and after the intervention. The independent t-test was used to compare the two groups before and after the stretching exercise. RESULTS: There were no between-group effects for any outcome variables (P> 0.05). However, all SLR, CVA, and CROM outcome variables were significantly improved within-group (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: There were no between-group effects for any outcome variable; however, SLR, CVA, and CROM significantly improved within-group after the one-session intervention in neck pain patients with hamstring tightness.

Influence of stress relaxation and load during static stretching on the range of motion and muscle–tendon passive stiffness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taizan Fukaya ◽  
Masatoshi Nakamura ◽  
Shigeru Sato ◽  
Ryosuke Kiyono ◽  
Kaoru Yahata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Passive Stiffness

scholarly journals Acute Comparative Effect of Foam Rolling and Static Stretching on Range of Motion in Rowers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3631
Author(s):  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽  
Basilio Pueo ◽  
Marta Abad-Lopez ◽  
Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Alternating Treatment Design ◽  
Stroke Amplitude ◽  
Treatment Design ◽  
Over Time

Rowers’ anthropometric characteristics and flexibility are fundamental to increase stroke amplitude and optimize power transfer. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of foam rolling and static stretching on the range of motion over time. Eight university rowers (24.8 ± 3.4 yrs., height 182.3 ± 6.5 cm, body mass 79.3 ± 4.6 kg) participated in an alternating treatment design study with two-way repeated measures ANOVA. The sit and reach test was used to measure the range of motion. Both in the foam rolling and in the static stretching method, a pre-test (T0), a post-test (T1), and a post-15-min test (T2) were performed. A significant effect was observed on the range of motion over time (p < 0.001), but not for time x method interaction (p = 0.680). Significant differences were found between T0 and T1 with foam rolling and static stretching (p < 0.001, d = 0.4); p < 0.001, d = 0.6). The differences between T0 and T2 were also significant with both methods (p = 0.001, d = 0.4; p < 0.001, d = 0.4). However, no significant difference was observed between T1 and T2 (p = 1.000, d = 0.1; p = 0.089, d = 0.2). Foam roller and static stretching seem to be effective methods to improve the range of motion but there seems to be no differences between them.

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