Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion After Ankle Self-Stretching Using a XXXX .

@entity1 @entity10874
CONTEXT:    A variety of ankle self-stretching exercises have been recommended to improve ankle-dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) in individuals with limited ankle dorsiflexion. A @entity10874 can be applied to stabilize the talus and facilitate anterior glide of the distal tibia at the talocrural joint during ankle self-stretching exercises. Novel ankle self-stretching using a @entity10874 (SSS) may be a useful method of improving ankle DFROM. OBJECTIVE:    To compare the effects of 2 ankle-stretching techniques (static stretching versus SSS) on ankle DFROM. DESIGN:    Randomized controlled clinical trial. SETTING:    University research laboratory. @entity1 OR OTHER @entity1 :    Thirty-two @entity1 with limited active dorsiflexion (<20  ) while sitting (14 @entity1 and 18 @entity1 ) were recruited. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S):    The @entity1 performed 2 ankle self-stretching techniques (static stretching and SSS) for 3 weeks. Active DFROM (ADFROM), passive DFROM (PDFROM), and the lunge angle were measured. An independent t test was used to compare the improvements in these values before and after the 2 stretching interventions. The level of statistical significance was set at a = .05. RESULTS:    Active DFROM and PDFROM were greater in both stretching groups after the 3-week interventions. However, ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle were greater in the SSS group than in the static-stretching group (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS:    Ankle SSS is recommended to improve ADFROM, PDFROM, and the lunge angle in individuals with limited DFROM.
