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KMID : 1002720150130010031
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association
2015 Volume.13 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.37
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Effect of suboccipital muscle inhibition and combination technique on the flexibility of hamstring in individuals with shortened hamstring
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Kim Tae-Hun
Goo Bong-Oh
Yun Sang-Won
Lee Jeong-Hun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare changes in the flexibility of hamstring muscles which are relaxed on suboccipital muscle through suboccipital muscle inhibition and combination technique.
Methods: Thirty sample subjects (16 male and 14 female) were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). 1. Suboccipital muscle inhibition: Suboccipital muscles of the patients were placed on a bed. The occipital region was placed on a therapist's fingers, and the posture was maintained for three minutes before remeasurement. 2. Treatment with combination technique (body bolster and wooden pillow): Wooden pillows were placed where the participants could relax the posterior arch of the atlas; additional body bolsters were also placed to avoid high pressure, and the treatment was maintained for three minutes before remeasurement.
Results: There was a statistical difference in finger floor distance (FFD) and straight leg raise (SLR) results for those treated with SMI (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in FFD and SLR results for those treated with the combination technique (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Between the two intervention methods; the suboccipital muscle inhibition technique was more effective in increasing the flexibility of subjects with a shortened hamstring than was the combination technique.
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KEYWORD
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Bodybolster, Combination technique, Hamstring, Suboccipital muscle, Suboccipital muscle inhibition, Wooden pillow
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