ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2019
Acute Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Bilateral Ankle Plantar Flexor Static Stretching on Postural Sway and Plantar Pressures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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- Mechanisms underlying performance impairments following prolonged static stretching without a comprehensive warm-up.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Pooled it
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- Effects of neural mobilization of sciatic nerve and its branches in plantar foot pressures and stabilometry.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Effects of Plantar Flexor Stretching on Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- Determinants of Maximal Dorsiflexion Range of Motion: Multi-Perspective Comparison Using Mechanical, Neural, Morphological, and Muscle Quality Factors.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Dry needling of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle reduces postural control in standing: A pre-post stabilometric study.Journal of anatomy · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Custom Foot Insoles to Decrease Plantar Pressure: A Cross-over Randomized Trial Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- A Case-Control Study of the Effects of Chronic Low Back Pain in Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Plantar Pressure Variations Induced by Experimental Malocclusion-A Pilot Case Series Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle Dry Needling Changes Surface and Plantar Pressures: A Pre-Post Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPostural balance and fall efficacy (self-perceived confidence in performing daily physical activities) have been found to be risk factors associated with falls in older adults. Stretching is one intervention that has been investigated to improve balance and therefore reduce fall risk. Various forms of stretching have been evaluated with different outcomes, but there is a lack of knowledge about the effect of stretching (continuous and intermittent) on plantar pressures and balance. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of stretching (continuous and intermittent) of the bilateral ankle plantar flexors on plantar pressures and static balance.
methodsA randomized clinical trial was carried out. Forty-eight healthy subjects (42 females and 6 males) were recruited in an outpatient clinic. Subjects were randomly assigned to an intermittent stretching group (five sets of 1 min; 15 s of rest) or a continuous stretching group (2 min of continuous stretching) of the plantar flexors. Plantar pressures and balance using stabilometry were measured before and after stretching.
resultsThere were significant differences between intermittent and continuous stretching in rearfoot maximum pressure, forefoot surface area, and center of pressure surface area with eyes open.
conclusionsBilateral intermittent stretching of the ankle plantar flexors was found to be more effective than continuous stretching for the reduction of rearfoot maximum pressure and improved balance.
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