Effect of ۱۲-week IASTM and Electrotherapy on Gait Biomechanics and EMG in a Patient with Excessive Ankle Stiffness: A Case Study

Effect of ۱۲-week IASTM and Electrotherapy on Gait Biomechanics and EMG in a Patient with Excessive Ankle Stiffness: A Case StudyPurpose: This case study aimed to investigate the effects of a ۱۲-week intervention of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Electrotherapy on gait kinetics, kinematics, and electromyography (EMG) in a patient with excessive ankle stiffness.Methodology: A ۴۱-year-old female with post-operation complications including decreased right ankle range of motion (ROM) and strength underwent a ۱۲-week of IASTM and Electrotherapy. Gait analysis was performed before and after the intervention.Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed significant improvements in ankle ۳ dimensional (۳D) ROM, power, Moments, velocity, cadence, step length, GRF and decreased stiffness, single and double support time. Ankle dorsiflexion ROM was not significantly increased during gait. Findings suggest that a ۱۲-week intervention of IASTM and electrotherapy can improve gait mechanics and reduce muscle activity in a patient with excessive ankle stiffness.

Keywords:

electrical stimulation , muscle activity , spatiotemporal , kinetic , kinematic