Effects of the skin roll technique on postural stability in young women who wear high heels
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v71.116080Keywords:
Postural balance, fascia, physiotherapy modalities, posture, ankleAbstract
Introduction: Frequent use of high heels causes different dysfunctions in the lower extremities, specifically in the fascia of the gastrocnemius muscle, which restricts muscle elongation and limits the ankle dorsiflexion and plantiflexion ranges of motion. This research evaluates the application of the skin roll myofascial release technique on the fascia of the gastrocnemius muscle and its immediate effect on ankle range of motion (ROM) and postural stability in women who wear high heels daily.
Objetive: The purpose of the research was to determine the immediate impact of this technique on postural stability and ankle ROM in young women between 18 and 25 years old attending the Autonomous University of Chile Talca.
Methodology: The study presented a quasi-experimental design, which included 25 participants and evaluated two main variables: the area of oscillation of the center of pressure, evaluated by posturography, and the ROM of the ankle joint, determined by goniometry.
Results: The results showed a statistically significant difference in both aspects (p < 0.05), indicating that the skin roll technique improved both postural stability and ROM of the ankle joint. Conclusions: In conclusion, the application of skin roll showed a positive effect on posture and ankle flexibility in women wearing high heels, improving their postural stability.
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