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KMID : 1146820210230020002
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Asian Journal of Kinesiology
2021 Volume.23 No. 2 p.2 ~ p.8
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Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Ankle of Range of Motion and Balance in Older Women: A Preliminary Study
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Lee Han-Wool
Beak Hyoung-Jean
Yoon Eun-Jung
Kim Joo-Young
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Abstract
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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on ankle range of motion (ROM) and balance in older women.
METHODS: The 20 older women with a history of falls participated in the study, and the study subjects were randomly divided into the IASTM group (n=10) and control group (n=10).
RESULTS: There were no significant interactions between group and time for ankle ROM and functional reach after 8 weeks of IASTM on older women (P>0.05). Meanwhile, there were significant interactions between group and time for one-leg standing and star excursion balance (P<0.05), and in particular, the IASTM group had greater improvements compared to the control group.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the regular application of IASTM has been shown to improve the balance of older women with a history of falls.
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KEYWORD
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Ankle, Balance, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue, Mobilization, Older Women, Range Of Motion
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