Mechanical deformation of posterior thoracolumbar fascia after myofascial release in healthy men: A study of dynamic ultrasound imaging

• Published in: Manual therapy Vol. 27; pp. 124 - 130
• Main Authors: Wong, Ka-Kit, Chai, Huei-Ming, Chen, Yu-Jen, Wang, Chung-Li, Shau, Yio-Wha, Wang, Shwu-Fen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2017
• Subjects: Latissimus dorsi; Myofascial release; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Thoracolumbar fascia; Ultrasonography; Myofascial release; Latissimus dorsi; Thoracolumbar fascia; Ultrasonography
• ISSN: 2468-7812; 1356-689X; 1532-2769; 2468-7812
• DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2016.10.011

Myofascial release (MR) on the posterior thoracolumbar fascia (PLF) is one of the manual techniques aim to restore the normal length and tension of restricted fasciae and muscles. The present study aimed to quantify the immediate effects of MR on fascial properties of the PLF in healthy men. Cross-s...