TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Soo-Han
AB - [Purpose] This research explored the positive effects of self-myofascial release on
hamstring muscular flexibility and proprioception and investigated the effectiveness of
the stretch combined with therapeutic ultrasound. [Subjects and Methods] This study
included 30 healthy university students with no history of pain in the Achilles tendon or
hamstring within the recent 6 months. Each participant completed two experiments. In the
first experiment (MS), they completed self-myofascial stretching using a foam roller for 7
days. In the second experiment (MSU), the same participants performed the self-myofascial
stretching after the 15-minute application of ultrasound. This study involved a pre- and
post-test on hamstring muscle flexibility and hip joint proprioception. [Results] The use
of self-myofascial stretching in the MS experiment had a significant effect on hamstring
muscle flexibility and hip joint proprioception. However, the addition of ultrasound in
the MSU experiment had no additive effect. [Conclusion] Self-myofascial stretching
immediately increased hamstring muscle flexibility and improved hip joint proprioception,
but the addition of pre-stretch ultra sound provided no further benefit.
TI - Immediate effect of stretching and ultrasound on hamstring flexibility and proprioception
JO - Journal of Physical Therapy Science
DO - 10.1589/jpts.28.1806
DA - 2016-06-28
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/pubmed-central/immediate-effect-of-stretching-and-ultrasound-on-hamstring-flexibility-FsT5KjkE03
SP - 1806
EP - 1808
VL - 28
IS - 6
DP - DeepDyve
ER -