97
Views
0
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Research Article

Comparison of the acute effects of different techniques on the ankle joint range of motion in healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial

ORCID Icon, ORCID Icon & ORCID Icon
Received 27 Feb 2023, Accepted 04 Dec 2023, Published online: 30 Jan 2024

References

  • Babault N, Kouassi BYL, Desbrosses K. 2010. Acute effects of 15min static or contract-relax stretching modalities on plantar flexors neuromuscular properties. J Sci Med Sport. 13(2):247–252.
  • Behm DG, Alizadeh S, Hadjizadeh Anvar S, Mahmoud MMI, Ramsay E, Hanlon C, Cheatham S. 2020. Foam rolling prescription: a clinical commentary. J Strength Cond Res. 34(11):3301–3308.
  • Behm DG, Peach A, Maddigan M, Aboodarda SJ, DiSanto MC, Button DC, Maffiuletti NA. 2013. Massage and stretching reduce spinal reflex excitability without affecting twitch contractile properties. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 23(5):1215–1221.
  • Behm DG, Wilke J. 2019. Do self-myofascial release devices release myofascia? Rolling mechanisms: a narrative review. Sports Med. 49(8):1173–1181.
  • Bennell K, Talbot R, Wajswelner H, Techovanich W, Kelly D, Hall AJ. 1998. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of a weight-bearing lunge measure of ankle dorsiflexion. Aust J Physiother. 44(3):175–180.
  • Benvenuti F, Ferrucci L, Guralnik JM, Gangemi S, Baroni A. 1995. Foot pain and disability in older persons: an epidemiologic survey. J Am Geriatr Soc. 43(5):479–484.
  • Bradbury-Squires DJ, Noftall JC, Sullivan KM, Behm DG, Power KE, Button DC. 2015. Roller-massager application to the quadriceps and knee-joint range of motion and neuromuscular efficiency during a lunge. J Athl Train. 50(2):133–140.
  • Campbell AJ, Borrie MJ, Spears GF. 1989. Risk factors for falls in a community-based prospective study of people 70 years and older. J Gerontol. 44(4):M112–M117.
  • Cheatham SW, Kolber MJ, Cain M, Lee M. 2015. The effects of self‐myofascial release using a foam roll or roller massager on joint range of motion, muscle recovery, and performance: a systematic review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 10(6):827–838.
  • Christiansen CL. 2008. The effects of hip and ankle stretching on gait function of older people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 89(8):1421–1428.
  • Feland JB, Marin HN. 2004. Effect of submaximal contraction intensity in contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching. Br J Sports Med. 38(4):e18.
  • Ferber R, Gravelle DC, Osternig LR. 2002. Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch techniques on trained and untrained older adults. J Aging Phys Activity. 10(2):132–142.
  • Fukaya T, Konrad A, Sato S, Kiyono R, Yahata K, Yasaka K, Onuma R, Yoshida R, Nakamura M. 2021. Comparison between contract-relax stretching and antagonist contract-relax stretching on gastrocnemius medialis passive properties. Front Physiol. 12:764792.
  • Gajdosik RL, Vander Linden DW, McNair PJ, Williams AK, Riggin TJ. 2005. Effects of an eight-week stretching program on the passive-elastic properties and function of the calf muscles of older women. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 20(9):973–983.
  • Grabow L, Young JD, Alcock LR, Quigley PJ, Byrne JM, Granacher U, Škarabot J, Behm DG. 2018. Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion increases nor impair strength and jump performance. J Strength Cond Res. 32(11):3059–3069.
  • Halperin I, Aboodarda SJ, Button DC, Andersen LL, Behm DG. 2014. Roller massager improves range of motion of plantar flexor muscles without subsequent decreases in force parameters. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 9(1):92.
  • Holland GJ, Tanaka K, Shigematsu R, Nakagaichi M. 2002. Flexibility and physical functions of older adults: a review. J Aging Phys Activity. 10(2):169–206.
  • James B, Parker AW. 1989. Active and passive mobility of lower limb joints in elderly men and women. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 68(4):162–167.
  • Johnson EG, Bradley BD, Witkowski KR, McKee RY, Telesmanic CL, Chavez AS, Kennedy KL, Zimmerman GJ. 2007. Effect of a static calf muscle-tendon unit stretching program on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion of older women. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 30(2):49–52.
  • Kasli K, Devrim Sahin C, Ilcin N. 2022. The short-term effect of myofascial relaxation by roller massage on ankle joint range of motion in older adults. Topics Geriat Rehab. 38(1):35–41.
  • Kelly S, Beardsley C. 2016. Specıfıc and cross-over effects of foam rollıng on ankle dorsıflexıon range of motıon. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 11(4):544–551.
  • Klein DA, Stone WJ, Phillips WT, Gangi J, Hartman S. 2002. PNF training and physical function in assisted-living older adults. J Aging Phys Activity. 10(4):476–488.
  • Konor MM, Morton S, Eckerson JM, Grindstaff TL. 2012. Reliability of three measures of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 7(3):279.
  • Menz HB, Morris ME, Lord SR. 2005. Foot and ankle characteristics associated with impaired balance and functional ability in older people. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 60(12):1546–1552.
  • Milanese S, Gordon S, Buettner P, Flavell C, Ruston S, Coe D, O'Sullivan W, McCormack S. 2014. Reliability and concurrent validity of knee angle measurement: smart phone app versus universal goniometer used by experienced and novice clinicians. Man Ther. 19(6):569–574.
  • Mills EM. 1994. The effect of low-intensity aerobic exercise on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance among sedentary elderly persons. Nurs Res. 43(4):207–211.
  • Morales CR, Lobo CC, Sanz DR, Corbalán IS, Ruiz BR, López DL. 2017. The concurrent validity and reliability of the Leg Motion system for measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in older adults. PeerJ. 5:e2820.
  • Nakamura M, Konrad A, Kiyono R, Sato S, Yahata K, Yoshida R, Yasaka K, Murakami Y, Sanuki F, Wilke J. 2021. Local and non-local effects of foam rolling on passive soft tissue properties and spinal excitability. Front Physiol. 12:702042.
  • Nakamura M, Sato S, Kiyono R, Yahata K, Yoshida R, Fukaya T, Konrad A. 2021. Comparison of the acute effects of hold-relax and static stretching among older adults. Biology (Basel). 10(2):126.
  • Ortiz A, Val S, Delgado D. 2017. Reliability and concurrent validity of the goniometer-pro app vs a universal goniometer in determining passive flexion of knee. Int J Comp Applicat. 975:8887.
  • O'Sullivan K, Murray E, Sainsbury D. 2009. The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 10(1):37.
  • Page P. 2012. Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 7(1):109.
  • Rwakabayiza S, Pereira LC, Lécureux E, Jolles-Haeberli B. 2013. [Measurement of the knee range of motion: standard goniometer or smartphone? Rev Med Suisse. 9(411):2372–2375.
  • Sayenko DG, Vette AH, Obata H, Alekhina MI, Akai M, Nakazawa K. 2009. Differential effects of plantar cutaneous afferent excitation on soleus stretch and H‐reflex. Muscle Nerve. 39(6):761–769.
  • Škarabot J, Beardsley C, Štirn I. 2015. Comparing the effects of self‐myofascial release with static stretching on ankle range‐of‐motion in adolescent athletes. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 10(2):203.
  • Soares RN, Inglis EC, Khoshreza R, Murias JM, Aboodarda SJ. 2020. Rolling massage acutely improves skeletal muscle oxygenation and parameters associated with microvascular reactivity: the first evidence-based study. Microvasc Res. 132:104063.
  • Sohng KY, Moon JS, Song HH, Lee KS, Kim YS. 2003. Fall prevention exercise program for fall risk factor reduction of the community-dwelling elderly in Korea. Yonsei Med J. 44(5):883–891.
  • Stathokostas L, Little R, Vandervoort A, Paterson DH. 2012. Flexibility training and functional ability in older adults: a systematic review. J Aging Res. 2012:306818–306830.
  • Sullivan KM, Silvey DB, Button DC, Behm DG. 2013. Roller‐massager application to the hamstrings increases sit‐and‐reach range of motion within five to ten seconds without performance impairments. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 8(3):228.
  • Swank AM, Funk DC, D, Urham MP, Roberts S. 2003. Adding weights to stretching exercise increases passive range of motion for healthy elderly. J Strength Condition Res. 17(2):374–378.
  • Tabachnick BG, Fidell LS, Ullman JB. 2007. Using multivariate statistics. Vol. 5. Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Wallmann HW, Gillis CB, Martinez NJ. 2008. The effects of different stretching techniques of the quadriceps muscles on agility performance in female collegiate soccer athletes: a pilot study. N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 3(1):41–47.
  • White EG, Mulley GP. 1989. Footcare for very elderly people: a community survey. Age Ageing. 18(4):276–278.
  • Wilke J, Müller A-L, Giesche F, Power G, Ahmedi H, Behm DG. 2020. Acute effects of foam rolling on range of motion in healthy adults: a systematic review with multilevel meta-analysis. Sports Med. 50(2):387–402.
  • Young JD, Spence A-J, Behm DG. 2018. Roller massage decreases spinal excitability to the soleus. J Appl Physiol (1985). 124(4):950–959.
  • Zakas A, Balaska P, Grammatikopoulou MG, Zakas N, Vergou A. 2005. Acute effects of stretching duration on the range of motion of elderly women. J Bodywork Move Ther. 9(4):270–276.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.