Effects of Gastrocnemius Stretching on α-Motor Neuron Excitability and Ankle Joint Active Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Kim, Jongsoon

doi:10.5392/jkca.2009.9.9.278

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“…Also, anterior tibia muscle of young Korean women was more powerful than that of Korean Chinese women. This result suggest that reduced ⍺-motor neuron excitability of the gastrocnemius and increased flexibility of the ankle dorsal flexion would be followed by activation of the type Ⅲ mechanoreceptor which around the ankle joint and the Golgi tendon organ in the gastrocnemius [28]. Tests of active knee extension and active knee flexion can be used as indicators for quadriceps muscle tightness.…”

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Health Habit, Perceived Health Status and Physical Health Status of Young Korean and Korean-Chinese Women: A Comparative Study

Lee

2015

J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare health habit, physical health status, and perceived health status between young Korean and Korean-Chinese women. Methods: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional comparative survey. For this study, 114 Korean women were recruited in Seoul, South Korea and 64 Korean-Chinese women in Jilin Province, China through convenience sampling. Results: A positive correlation was found between health habit and perceived health status. Perceived health status, WHR, body density, flexibility, and muscle endurance were significantly lower in Korean women than in Korean-Chinese ones. Knee flexion and ankle dorsal flexion was significantly higher in Korean women than in Korean-Chinese ones. Conclusion:Further investigation is required to compare the two different groups that share the same ethnicity and similar culture but were born into different countries. A study such as this may provide answers regarding the influence of migrated transition on health.

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Health Habit, Perceived Health Status and Physical Health Status of Young Korean and Korean-Chinese Women: A Comparative Study

Lee

2015

J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs

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“…Although short-term stretching is insufficient to develop structural changes in muscles, the mechanoreceptor around the ankles and the Golgi tendon organ mainly in muscles decrease the excitability of the gastrocnemius and the α-motor neuron to increase muscular flexibility. After 48 hours of the stretching, however, the excitability of the α-motor neuron reverts to its extent before the stretching, and consequently the flexibility of the ankle joints declines [14,32]. There have been various studies identifying improvement in the range of motion in the ankle joints due to short-term plantar flexor stretching, but few researchers have focused on changes in the joints brought about by long-term stretching.…”

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“…However, the effects of stretching on stroke patients have been reported differently. Kim [14] reported that a short-term application of passive stretching to the plantar flexor of subjects with stroke reduced the excitability of the α-motor neuron and increased the degree of dorsiflexion. Lee et al [15] identified that static stretching of the plantar flexor of stroke patients by using the Q-board for six weeks increased gait velocity in the 10 m walk test (10MWT) and the timed up-and-go test.…”

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The effect of balance training with plantar flexor stretching on range of motion, balance, and gait in stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Park

Choi

2015

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of balance training with plantar flexor stretching on ankle dorsi flexion range of motion (ROM), balance, and gait ability in stroke patients. Design: A randomized controlled pilot trial. Methods: Thirty stroke patients volunteered to participate in this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: the experimental group (n=15) received the neurodevelopment therapy plus balance training with plantar flexor stretching for 20 minutes in one session. The control group (n=15) received the same neurodevelopment therapy plus plantar flexor static stretching for 20 minutes in one session. Both groups underwent sessions four times a week, for a total of 4 weeks. Measurements included passive range of motion (PROM), active range of motion (AROM) of ankle dorsiflexion using a goniometer, timed up and go (TUG), the functional reaching test (FRT), and the 10 m walk test (10 MWT). Results: There were significant improvements in AROM and PROM of ankle dorsiflexion, TUG, and FRT scores after the intervention in the experimental group (p<0.05). However, the control group showed no statistically significant differences except for PROM of ankle dorsiflexion. The experimental group showed a significant improvement in PROM, TUG, and FRT scores compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Balance training with plantar flexor stretching improves ankle dorsiflexion ROM and balance ability in patients with stroke. Therefore, this therapeutic intervention will be effective for rehabilitation of stroke patients in the clinical setting.

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Changes in Pain, Muscle Strength and Flexibility according to Pinch Lift and Rubbing Manual Therapy and Stretching Application for Low Back Pain

Paek¹,

Min²,

Lee³

et al. 2014

Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

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Purpose: This research was implemented for men in their thirties who have lower back pain to observe general activity disorder patterns during pinch lift and rubbing manual therapy (PMT) and stretching application. Methods: Participants were divided into three groups: The PMT Group used applied pinch lift and rubbing manual therapy; the STR Group used applied stretching; and the CON Group was the control group. Participants for each group received treatments that were conducted three times a week for a total five weeks. Measures of pain utilized Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) [INCOMPLETE SENTENCE]. Results: There were significant differences between the PMT Group and the CON Group as well as the STR Group and the CON Group for pain, muscle strength and flexibility. There was a significant difference in pain between the PMT Group and the STR Group. Conclusion: As a result, it is inferred that PMT and stretching positively influenced recovery with regards to pain, muscle strength and flexibility relief; however PMT is more effective for pain relief than stretching.

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Effects of Gastrocnemius Stretching on α-Motor Neuron Excitability and Ankle Joint Active Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Health Habit, Perceived Health Status and Physical Health Status of Young Korean and Korean-Chinese Women: A Comparative Study

Health Habit, Perceived Health Status and Physical Health Status of Young Korean and Korean-Chinese Women: A Comparative Study

The effect of balance training with plantar flexor stretching on range of motion, balance, and gait in stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Changes in Pain, Muscle Strength and Flexibility according to Pinch Lift and Rubbing Manual Therapy and Stretching Application for Low Back Pain

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