The effects of taping, stretching, and joint exercise on hip joint flexibility and range of motion.
[Purpose] This study aimed to examine the effects of joint exercise, taping, and stretching on hip joint flexion, flexibility, and range of motion. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-five college students in their 20s were randomly assigned and equally divided into three groups, as follows: a stretching group, a taping and exercise group, and an exercise group. Changes in trunk range of motion and hip joint flexibility of the three groups were measured before and after the intervention. [Results] Comparison between flexibility before and after the intervention revealed statistically significant changes in all three groups. Moreover, the evaluation of joint range of motion after the intervention showed that there were statistically significant changes in all three groups. [Conclusion] Taping, stretching, and joint exercise are considered effective for the increase in flexibility and joint range of motion.
Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Hyun
JH
Choi
Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University, Republic of Korea.
Kyung-Tae
KT
Yoo
Department of Physical Therapy, Dongnam Health University, Republic of Korea.
Ho-Jung
HJ
An
Department of Physical Therapy, International University of Korea, Republic of Korea.
Wan-Suk
WS
Choi
Department of Physical Therapy, Pohang University, Republic of Korea.
Ja-Pung
JP
Koo
Department of Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital in Sungnam-si, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Ic
JI
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, Pohang University, Republic of Korea.
Nyeon-Jun
NJ
Kim
Range of motion; Stretching; Taping