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KMID : 0895820050150040029
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2005 Volume.15 No. 4 p.29 ~ p.38
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The Effect of Plantar Fascia Stretching on the Tension of Erector Spinae Muscle and Hamstring Muscle
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Shin Dong-Jae
Shin Hyun-Dae
Chung Seok-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: The meridian muscle theory is similar to the myofascial meridian theory. According to the myofascial meridian theory, muscle tension can travel from one part of the body to the other part though the fascia. We assumed that the same theory can be applied to the meridian muscle. So we hypothesize that stretching of plantar fascia, a part of Chok-t’aeyang meridian muscle, will effect the tension of erector spinae muscle and hamstring muscle which is the other art of Chok-t’aeyang meridian muscle.
Methods: 30 persons with neither spinal disorder nor back pain were randomized into two groups : 16 samples and 14 controls. Every person measured finger-to-floor method(FFM) distance, C7-S1 process distance, and left and right passive leg straight raising(SLR) angle. In the sample group, plantar fascia was stretched for 5 minites. In the control group, plantar fascia was not stretched. 5 minutes later, every person had taken a measurement as previously measured.
Results: In the both sample and control group, muscle tension of erector spinae muscle and left and right hamstring muscle had significantly decreased. And in the sample group, muscle tension of erector spinae muscle and left and right hamstring muscle had more significantly decreased than in the control group.
Conclusions: Muscle tension can travel from one part of the body to the other part of the body though the meridian muscle.
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KEYWORD
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Meridian muscle, Plantar fascia stretching, Erector spinae muscle, Hamstring muscle
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