Self Stretching, Plantar Self Massage and Manual Stimulation on Balance and Reaction Time

Instant Effect of Self Stretching, Plantar Self Massage and Manual Stimulation on Balance and Reaction Time in Healthy Individuals

The aim of this study is to investigate the instantaneous effects of self-stretching, plantar self-massage and manual stimulation on balance and reaction time in healthy individuals. 102 individuals meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in the study. Individuals will be randomly divided into 3 groups: static stretching group (n=34), self-massage group (n=34) and manual stimulation group (n=34). Static stretching will be applied to all individuals (n=102). In addition to static stretching, self-massage will be applied to individuals in the self-massage group (n=34). Individuals in the manual stimulation group (n=34) will receive manual stimulation in addition to static stretching. Individuals will be evaluated in terms of static balance, dynamic balance, reaction time and foot functionality before and immediately after the applications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• being between 18 and 50 years old
• having Body Mass Index (BMI) limit to be 20-25
• having Normal range of motion of the ankle joint
• having the score of the foot is between 0 and +5 according to the foot posture index,
• having the score 3+ on ankle muscle strength

Exclusion Criteria:

• being pregnant
• having undergone surgery on the foot and ankle in the last 6 months
• history of lower extremity injury with residual symptoms in the past year
• having diseases that affect the balance such as rheumatic disease, osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis
• being professional athlete
• presence of vestibular disease (Meniere, Vertigo etc.), diabetes, neuropathy Being in
• being in the menopausal period
• having hip flexor muscle shortening
• having basal ganglia disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease
• having sensory problems on the sole of the foot