Immediate Effects of Pressure Stimulation by Air Cells on the Flexibility of the Gluteus Maximus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • NEJISHIMA Makoto
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Seirei Christopher University
  • KAGEYAMA Tetsuya
    Department of Rehabilitation, Tokoha Rehabilitation Hospital
  • TAKEUCHI Shinta
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at Narita, International University of Health and Welfare
  • MIZOI Kensuke
    TS Tech Co., Ltd.
  • YAMAUCHI Naoto
    TS Tech Co., Ltd.
  • NISHIDA Yusuke
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at Narita, International University of Health and Welfare

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Other Title
  • エアセルを用いた殿部への圧迫が柔軟性に及ぼす影響
  • ─無作為化対照試験による即時効果の検証─

Abstract

<p>[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of pressure stimulation by air cells on the gluteus maximus muscle on flexibility and posture. The range of motion of hip flexion and pelvic alignment were compared and verified in a compression group using a compression device and a control group. [Participants and Methods] Twenty healthy male subjects participated in this study. Subjects in the compression group received intermittent compression stimulation of the gluteus maximus muscle for 3 minutes in a sitting position. The axillary-knee distance was used as an index of the flexibility of the gluteus maximus muscle, and the angle of anterior pelvic tilt was used as an index of posture. [Results] Interaction and group differences were observed in axilla-to-knee distance after the intervention, but not in the pelvic anteversion angle. [Conclusion] Compression stimulation of the gluteus maximus muscle using a compression device improved flexibility. Further studies are needed to determine the appropriate location and intensity of the stimulation.</p>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 38 (1), 19-24, 2023

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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