Author:
Shaifuddin Shazreen,Zahari Zarina,Chua Siew Kuan,Amanati Suci
Abstract
Aims: To explores the short-term effects of a self-management myofascial approach in managing LBP. Objective: Firstly; To compare self-MFR and static hamstring stretching intervention on pain and flexibility. Secondly: To determine the effect of self-MFR on pain and flexibility. Methods: Seventy participants were randomly assigned equally into intervention and control groups. The intervention participants performed self-MFR on the plantar using a tennis ball. The control group performed static hamstring stretching. Findings: There was a significant difference in flexibility between both groups (p<0.05). There was a significant effect of self-MFR on pain (t:6.21;p<0.05) and flexibility (t: -5.65 p<0.05) among LBP adults.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,Water Science and Technology,Geography, Planning and Development
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