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Table. 3.

Comparison of average difference values in muscular characteristics between the two groups before and after intervention

GIASTM Self-stretching p
Mean ± SD
Tone(Hz) -1.88 ± 1.45 0.28 ± 2.54 .008
Stiffness(N/m) -45.67 ± 31.71 -3.20 ± 9.09 .359
MSRT(msec) .07 ± .08 1.04 ± 3.93 .000
Relaxation time(msec) 2.97 ± 2.02 .42 ± .71 .000

Comparison was performed by independent t-test

MSRT(time required for a muscle to recover after distortion)

p < .05, GIASTM: graston instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization.
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