Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings
Objective To compare the effectiveness of static stretching techniques for correcting the tightness of the triceps surae. Methods In this observational, cross-sectional study, participants (30 healthy volunteers) completed 10 repetitions of each stretching exercise, holding each stretch for 10 secon...
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| description | Objective To compare the effectiveness of static stretching techniques for correcting the tightness of the triceps surae. Methods In this observational, cross-sectional study, participants (30 healthy volunteers) completed 10 repetitions of each stretching exercise, holding each stretch for 10 seconds, with a 1-minute rest period between repetitionsand a 1-hour rest period between the two stretching techniques, namely, wall and inclined board stretchings. The length of the triceps surae and range of ankle dorsiflexion were measured on lateral view radiographs. The muscle activity during the stretch was measured using quantified surface electromyography of the lateral gastrocnemius. The subjective stretching sensation was evaluated using the visual analog scale. Results Both stretching techniques showed statistical differences in all the parameters. Stretching on an inclined board yielded a greater increase in the triceps surae length than did wall stretching (mean difference, 0.72; p=0.02). The range of ankle dorsiflexion was higher with inclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 2.57; p=0.03). The mean muscle activity was significantly lower withinclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 53.72; p<0.01). The visual analog scale score was higher with inclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 2.07; p<0.01). Conclusion In this study, inclined board stretching was more effective than wall stretching for correcting tightness of the triceps surae. Therefore, inclined board stretching should be encouraged for the triceps surae. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b3c8e5f47a5b4474800034f564b57e202023-09-02T09:12:17ZengKorean Academy of Rehabilitation MedicineAnnals of Rehabilitation Medicine2234-06452234-06532020-04-0144212513010.5535/arm.2020.44.2.1254151Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board StretchingsTae Hee Kim0Oh Kyung Lim1Ki Deok Park2Ju Kang Lee3 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Chungju, Korea Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, KoreaObjective To compare the effectiveness of static stretching techniques for correcting the tightness of the triceps surae. Methods In this observational, cross-sectional study, participants (30 healthy volunteers) completed 10 repetitions of each stretching exercise, holding each stretch for 10 seconds, with a 1-minute rest period between repetitionsand a 1-hour rest period between the two stretching techniques, namely, wall and inclined board stretchings. The length of the triceps surae and range of ankle dorsiflexion were measured on lateral view radiographs. The muscle activity during the stretch was measured using quantified surface electromyography of the lateral gastrocnemius. The subjective stretching sensation was evaluated using the visual analog scale. Results Both stretching techniques showed statistical differences in all the parameters. Stretching on an inclined board yielded a greater increase in the triceps surae length than did wall stretching (mean difference, 0.72; p=0.02). The range of ankle dorsiflexion was higher with inclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 2.57; p=0.03). The mean muscle activity was significantly lower withinclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 53.72; p<0.01). The visual analog scale score was higher with inclined board stretching than with wall stretching (mean difference, 2.07; p<0.01). Conclusion In this study, inclined board stretching was more effective than wall stretching for correcting tightness of the triceps surae. Therefore, inclined board stretching should be encouraged for the triceps surae.http://www.e-arm.org/upload/pdf/arm-2020-44-2-125.pdfachilles tendoninclined boardtriceps suraewall stretch |
| spellingShingle | Tae Hee Kim Oh Kyung Lim Ki Deok Park Ju Kang Lee Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine achilles tendon inclined board triceps surae wall stretch |
| title | Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings |
| title_full | Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings |
| title_short | Comparison of Two Static Stretching Techniques for the Triceps Surae in Healthy Individuals: Wall and Inclined Board Stretchings |
| title_sort | comparison of two static stretching techniques for the triceps surae in healthy individuals wall and inclined board stretchings |
| topic | achilles tendon inclined board triceps surae wall stretch |
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