Short-term changes in median nerve neural tension after a suboccipital muscle inhibition technique in subjects with cervical whiplash: a randomised controlled trial

Effects of the Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on the Range of Motion of the Ankle Joint and Balance According to Its Application Duration: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Previous studies have reported a significant increase in ROM for the hip and knee joints by applying the SMIT for 2 min [3], and SMIT for 2 min significantly reduced pressure pain threshold over latent myofascial trigger points of the masticatory muscles [5]. Antolinos-Campillo et al confirmed the increase in ROM of the elbow joint by applying SMIT for 4 min [2], Cho et al confirmed the improvement in ROM of the hip joint by applying it for 5 min [9], and Azam reported that SMIT was applied for 8 min to confirm the improvement in the walking ability of children with cerebral palsy [10]. Despite several studies of SMIT, there are no comparisons of the effect of SMIT was investigated according to application times on ROM and balance of the ankle joint.…”

“…The suboccipital muscle inhibition technique (SMIT) is associated with changes in body flexibility. Previous studies have reported that SMIT increases the range of motion (ROM) in patients with several pathologic conditions [1][2][3]. SMIT increased ROM of the hip and knee joints in patients with hamstring shorting [3], improved cervical range of motion in subjects with neck pain [1], and extension of the elbow joint in patients with cervical whiplash [2].…”

“…Previous studies have reported that SMIT increases the range of motion (ROM) in patients with several pathologic conditions [1][2][3]. SMIT increased ROM of the hip and knee joints in patients with hamstring shorting [3], improved cervical range of motion in subjects with neck pain [1], and extension of the elbow joint in patients with cervical whiplash [2]. In addition, SMIT improved the head position of subjects with a history of orthodontia use [4] and decreased pain in subjects with a latent trigger point in the masseter muscle [5].…”

Immediate Effects of Combining Local Techniques in the Craniomandibular Area and Hamstring Muscle Stretching in Subjects with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Study

“…Subjects of the EG underwent the same protocol and in the same order as in the CG, but a new technique was included at the end of this, the suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique. 55,56 With the participant lying supine, the therapist placed both hands under the subject's head. While contacting the inferior edge of the occipital bone, the therapist exerted a constant and painless pressure in cranial and ventral direction until suboccipital soft tissue was relaxed.…”

“…While contacting the inferior edge of the occipital bone, the therapist exerted a constant and painless pressure in cranial and ventral direction until suboccipital soft tissue was relaxed. 56 The technique was performed for 4 minutes approximately. 55 …”