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A comparison of the effects of static stretching and the fascial distortion model (FDM) on hamstring flexibility. 2021

Ji Young Kim, and Seong Yoel Kim

Department of Physical Therapy, Masan University, Changwon, Korea.

BACKGROUND Hamstring flexibility plays a significant role in physiotherapy. Various stretching studies have been conducted to increase hamstring flexibility, but the effects of the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on hamstring flexibility have not yet been investigated. Moreover, no studies have compared the effects of FDM and static stretching. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of the FDM on hamstring flexibility compared with static stretching. METHODS Thirthy healthy adults were divided into two groups: static stretching and FDM groups. Static stretching was performed to hamstring in the supine position. The FDM was performed using trigger band techniques that followed the hamstring in a longitudinal direction. Hamstring flexibility was measured using the active knee extension angle (KEA), passive straight leg raising (SLR), sit-and-reach (SR), and finger-floor distance (FFD) tests. A paired t-test and an independent t-test were performed to compare the hamstring flexibility measurements. RESULTS Both groups showed significant differences (p< 0.05) in KEA, SLR, SR, and FFD before and after. However, no significant difference (p> 0.05) was found between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS There was no difference in the effects of FDM and static stretching on hamstring flexibility.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007719	Knee Joint	A synovial hinge connection formed between the bones of the FEMUR; TIBIA; and PATELLA.	Superior Tibiofibular Joint,Joint, Knee,Joint, Superior Tibiofibular,Knee Joints,Superior Tibiofibular Joints,Tibiofibular Joint, Superior
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000070633	Hamstring Muscles	A group of muscles in the posterior THIGH area that are involved in connecting the KNEE JOINT and the PELVIS.	Biceps Femoris,Semimembranosus,Semitendinosus,Hamstring Muscle,Muscle, Hamstring,Muscles, Hamstring
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D016059	Range of Motion, Articular	The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.	Passive Range of Motion,Joint Flexibility,Joint Range of Motion,Range of Motion,Flexibility, Joint
D052580	Muscle Stretching Exercises	Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and prevent injuries. There are various types of stretching techniques including active, passive (relaxed), static, dynamic (gentle), ballistic (forced), isometric, and others.	PNF Stretching,PNF Stretching Exercise,Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation,Active Stretching,Ballistic Stretching,Dynamic Stretching,Isometric Stretching,Passive Stretching,Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching,Relaxed Stretching,Static Stretching,Static-Active Stretching,Static-Passive Stretching,Exercise, Muscle Stretching,Exercise, PNF Stretching,Muscle Stretching Exercise,Neuromuscular Facilitation, Proprioceptive,PNF Stretching Exercises,PNF Stretchings,Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitations,Static Active Stretching,Static Passive Stretching,Stretching Exercise, PNF,Stretching, Active,Stretching, Ballistic,Stretching, Dynamic,Stretching, Isometric,Stretching, PNF,Stretching, Passive,Stretching, Relaxed,Stretching, Static,Stretching, Static-Active,Stretching, Static-Passive
D026741	Physical Therapy Modalities	Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY by PHYSICAL THERAPISTS or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.	Physical Therapy,Physiotherapy (Techniques),Group Physiotherapy,Neurological Physiotherapy,Neurophysiotherapy,Physical Therapy Techniques,Group Physiotherapies,Modalities, Physical Therapy,Modality, Physical Therapy,Physical Therapies,Physical Therapy Modality,Physical Therapy Technique,Physiotherapies (Techniques),Physiotherapies, Group,Physiotherapy, Group,Physiotherapy, Neurological,Techniques, Physical Therapy,Therapy, Physical