Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Improving Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Healthy Patients: A Critically Appraised Topic

Clinical Question: In a healthy population, is instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization beneficial in improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion as compared to other therapeutic interventions? Clinical Bottom Line: For healthy patients, there is moderate-quality evidence to support the short-t...

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Published in:International journal of athletic therapy & training 2020-07, Vol.25 (4), p.170-175
Main Authors: Gardiner-Shires, Alison M., Seffrin, Cristina B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Manipulative therapy
Range of motion
Rehabilitation
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Summary:Clinical Question: In a healthy population, is instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization beneficial in improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion as compared to other therapeutic interventions? Clinical Bottom Line: For healthy patients, there is moderate-quality evidence to support the short-term use of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization for improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
ISSN:2157-7277
2157-7285
DOI:10.1123/ijatt.2019-0069