ABSTRACT

Aim and Objective: This study seeks to examine immediate impacts of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation compared to Deep Stripping Massage with Eccentric Resistance technique on flexibility of calf muscles in nurses. Method: The study involved 86 participants who met the inclusion criteria and were divided into two groups, each comprising 43 individuals. Group A received Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique, while Group B received Deep Stripping Massage with Eccentric Resistance (DSMER) technique. Calf flexibility was assessed before and after the intervention using measures including Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (ROM) in Modified Root Positions 1 & 2 for both right and left sides, Weight Bearing Lunge Test for both right and left sides, and Foot & Ankle Ability Measure scores. Results: The data was analyzed using SPSS 26.0 with a significance level of p<0.05. Normality was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilkinson test. Wilcoxon Sign Rank test was used for within-group analysis, while Mann Whitney U test was used for between-group analysis. Group A showed greater improvements than Group B in measures of MRP 1, MRP 2, and WBLT. However, both groups showed similar enhancements in FAAM scores. Conclusion: This study concludes that PNF technique as well as DSMER technique is found to improve calf muscle flexibility, but PNF technique was found superior than DSMER technique. Keywords: Calf flexibility, PNF, Deep Stripping Massage, Eccentric Resistance, Dorsiflexion ROM
Publication date: 01/05/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.5.9027