The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Immediate Effect of the Application of IASTM Using Microcurrent and a Flossing Band and on Changes in the Thickness of the Lower Extremity Fascia in Patients with Intrinsic Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

잠재적인 무릎넙다리 통증 증후군 환자에게 미세전류를 이용한 IASTM과 플로싱 밴드 적용이 하지 근막의 두께 변화에 미치는 즉각적 효과

  • Se-hun Kim (Bareun Corrective Exercise Center) ;
  • Seong-hun Yu (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Nambu University) ;
  • Tae-won Kim (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wooil Neurosurgery Clinic) ;
  • Seong-hwan Kim (Seong-hwan Kim Pedalo Center) ;
  • Se-jin Park (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Team Doctor Orthopedic Clinic)
  • Received : 2024.03.18
  • Accepted : 2024.04.26
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Background: This study examined the Immediate effects of IASTM using microcurrent and the flossing band on the lower extremity fascia thickness in subjects with Intrinsic patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods: Sixty-six subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomized into three groups (22 each in the microcurrent IASTM (instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization) group, and flossing band group, and combined microcurrent IASTM and flossing band group) to evaluate the immediate effects of the lower extremity fascia thickness before and after intervention. The thickness of the lower extremity fascia was measured using an ultrasound machine. Using SPSS Window. 22.0, a Shapiro Wilk was conducted to test the normality of all variables; within-group comparisons were made with a paired-samples t-test, and between-group interventions were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance. Results: Changes in the thickness of the fascia in the thigh area were observed before and after intervention in all three groups. There was a significant decrease, and in the combined group, there was a significant decrease in fascia thickness compared to when the IASTM group and the flossing band group were applied separately (p<.05). Conclusion: Through this study, the effect on fascia thickness was confirmed when IASTM and flossing band intervention were combined, and it is believed that it can be used as basic clinical data for patients with knee-thigh pain syndrome.

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이 논문은 2023년도 남부대학교 학술연구비의 지원을 받아 연구되었음.

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