The Effect of Graston Massage Therapy on Talocrural Joint Range of Motion

in International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training

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Thomas G. Palmer University of Cincinnati

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D, Bradley Wilson University of Cincinnati

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Mallory Kohn Goldey-Beacom College

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Sarah Miko Ohio University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2015-0096
Keywords:
mobility; myofascial release; manual therapy
In Print:
Volume 22: Issue 3
Page Range:
66–75
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The Graston technique (GT) is prescribed to increase range of motion (ROM) in pathological patients, however little evidence exists regarding the effect GT has on healthy soft tissue joint ROM. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect GT would have on ankle dorsifl xion when compared with traditional static stretching (TS) among 50 healthy track and field volunteers. Participants were randomly assigned to a GT, TS, or control group. GT yielded a greater increase in talocrural joint dorsifl xion when compared with TS. GT seems to provide mobility to healthy tissue, such as fascia and muscle not previously reported.

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