The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial Rob Grieve, PhD, Faye Gooodwin, BSc, Mostapha Alfaki, BSc, Amey-Jay Bourton, BSc, Caitlin Jeffries, BSc, Harriet Scott, BSc Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies ; Article in Press Quote: Background Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the posterior muscles of a proposed “anatomy train”. To date there is no evidence to support the effect of bilateral SMR on the plantar aspect of the feet to increase hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility. Aim The primary aim was to investigate the immediate effect of a single application of SMR on the plantar aspect of the foot, on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility
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Effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and…
