J Korean Phys Ther.  2021 Oct;33(5):224-230. 10.18857/jkpt.2021.33.5.224.

Comparison of Maximum Isometric Strength, Proprioceptive, Dynamic Balance, and Maximum Angle by Applying the Fascial Distortion Model to Chronic Ankle Instability Subjects

• Lee JK
• Kim CM

• KMID: 2526443
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2021.33.5.224

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the fascia distortion model (FDM), one of the fascia treatments, on unstable ankle subjects. This was done through the chronic ankle instability tool (CAIT) questionnaire on maximum isometric muscle strength, proprioception, dynamic balance, and maximum angle.
Methods
An experiment was conducted using the chronic ankle instability tool questionnaire on males and females in their twenties who suffered from ankle instability. Before the experiment, maximum isometric strength, proprioceptive, dynamic balance, and maximum angle were measured. The fascia distortion model was applied and then measurements were taken again to compare and analyze the changes. Analysis was carried out using the paired t-test.
Results
After applying the fascia distortion model, maximum isometric strength, proprioceptive, dynamic balance, and maximum angle significantly improved (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
This study found that the fascia distortion model method was effective in improving maximum isometric strength, proprioceptive, dynamic balance, and maximum angle. The results suggest that the fascia distortion model method is a new intervention that could be used for subjects with chronic ankle instability.

Keyword

Cumberland ankle instability tool; Chronic ankle instability; Fascial distortion model