PNF and Movement 2024; 22(2): 223-231
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2024.22.2.223
Changes in Ankle Muscle Strength and Ankle Flexibility After Gastrocnemius Stretching with Talus Stability Taping in Subjects with Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion
Tae-Gyu Kim, P.T., Ph.D.1⋅Kyoung-Yeol Jeong, A.T., M.Sc.1⋅Soo-Yong Kim, P.T., Ph.D.2†
1Department of Marine-Sports, Division of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University
2Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Correspondence to: †Soo-Yong Kim (gasigogi11@naver.com)
Received: June 18, 2024; Revised: July 11, 2024; Accepted: July 15, 2024; Published online: August 31, 2024.
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in ankle muscle strength, range of motion (ROM) dorsiflexion, and gastrocnemius flexibility following gastrocnemius stretching with talus stability taping in subjects with limited ankle dorsiflexion.
Methods: Fifteen subjects (all males) with limited ankle dorsiflexion participated in this study for six weeks. Ankle muscle strength, ankle passive dorsiflexion ROM, and gastrocnemius flexibility were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
Results: Ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion strength and passive ankle dorsiflexion ROM were significantly increased post-intervention compared to pre-intervention (p < 0.05). Gastrocnemius flexibility was significantly improved post-intervention compared to pre-intervention (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Gastrocnemius stretching with talus stability taping can be recommended for subjects with limited ankle dorsiflexion to increase passive ankle dorsiflexion, flexibility, and ankle muscle strength.
Keywords: Ankle muscles strength, gastrocnemius stretching, talus stability taping

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