Effect of the isostretching technique on postural balance
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502009000200008Keywords:
Muscle stretching exercises, Photogrammetry, Posture, Spinal curvatures/rehabilitationAbstract
The purpose was to assess the effects of the isostretching technique on postural changes. Twelve subjects with increased thoracic kyphosis, scoliosis, head and shoulders protusion were treated with the isostretching technique in three one-hour weekly sessions. Subjects were dividded into two groups according to the number of sessions attended: group 1 (n=8), over 30 sessions; and group 2 (n=4) attended less than 30 sessions. In order to assess postural changes, subjects were photographed before and after treatment at anterior and posterior frontal planes, at upright sagittal plane and at anterior trunk flexion. Data were statistically analysed and significance level set at 5%. Group 1 results were satisfactory as to changes in letf Talles triangle (TΔ) alignment (f=0.00), hip angle (f=0.00), tibiotarsal angle (f=0.01), and thoracic kyphosis alignment (f=0.00). In group 2 subjects, results were satisfactory as to left knee angle (f=0.03), left TΔ f=0.00) and right TΔ (f=0.01) alignment, thoracic kyphosis (f=0.03) and head alignment (f=0.02). The isostretching technique, in the postures here adopted, was efficient in aligning thoracic spine in both groups and in improving flexibility in group 1; however, regardless of the number of sessions attended, no changes in frontal plane posture asymmetries were noticed.Downloads
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2009-01-01
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Effect of the isostretching technique on postural balance . (2009). Fisioterapia E Pesquisa, 16(2), 137-142. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502009000200008