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Immediate effect of self-myofascial release on hamstring flexibility

Jihye Jung, Wonjae Choi, Yonghyuk Lee, Jiwoo Kim, Hyun-Ju Kim, Kyoungho Lee, Seungwon Lee

Physical therapy rehabilitation science · 2017 · 21 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

This study aimed to identify the area with greatest effect using self-myofascial release technique (self-MFR) in the hamstring, suboccipital, and plantar regions.

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