PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of self-myofascial release(SMR) applied to the hip joint on range of motion(ROM), dynamic balance, and lower extremity flexibility. METHOD A total of 26 adults participated in this study...
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of self-myofascial release(SMR) applied to the hip joint on range of motion(ROM), dynamic balance, and lower extremity flexibility. METHOD A total of 26 adults participated in this study. Self-myofascial release was applied to the hip joint, and hip ROM, Y-Balance Test (YBT), and split test performance were measured. RESULT Significant improvements were observed in hip ROM, YBT, and split test performance following the intervention. Regression analysis revealed that changes in hip ROM had a significant effect only on the lateral direction of the YBT. CONCLUSION. SMR applied to the hip joint was found to be an effective intervention for improving joint range of motion, dynamic balance, and lower extremity flexibility. However, the relationship between changes in ROM and dynamic balance was limited depending on the direction. Therefore, SMR may be used as an adjunct intervention for improving lower extremity function.