ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Acute Effects of Muscle Flexibility and Myofascial Release of the Posterior Lower-Leg Muscles on Ankle Function in Individuals with Active Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Deficits.
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Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ADF-ROM) deficits has been linked to impaired function, altered gait, and injury risk. This study's objective was to examine the acute effects of static self-stretching (SSS), foam rolling (FR), and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) of the posterior lower-leg on ADF-ROM and functional ankle outcomes in individuals with ADF-ROM deficits. Thirteen healthy, physically active college students with active ADF-ROM ≤ 13°, assessed in a non-weight-bearing position, completed all three interventions in a randomized, within-subject repeated-measures design. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included ADF-ROM, ankle plantar flexor isometric strength (APF-IS), single-leg countermovement vertical jump (SLCVJ), anterior reach distance in the Y-Balance Test (A-YBT), and gait parameters (contact time and plantar pressure). A two-way repeated-measures ANOVA with Bonferroni post hoc tests was used. Effect sizes reported as partial eta squared (ηp2) and Cohen dz. All interventions significantly improved ADF-ROM (
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