Effects of Release of Tensor Fasciae Latae(TFL) on the Muscle Activation of Gluteal Medius & Biecps Femoris in College Student

Purpose: This study presents the effect of Gluteus Medius & Biceps Femoris EMG(electromyogram) evaluating TFL(Tensor Fasciae Latae) STM(soft Tissue mobilization) to improve college students. Methods: 30 college students were participated in this experiment. The subjects were received TFL STM in 30 minutes a day for 4 weeks. Results: The effects of TFL STM were evaluated by measurements of muscle activation on Gluteus Medius & Biceps Femoris(p<.05). The difference between pretest and posttest in G-med was significant(p<.05). The difference between pretest and posttest in Biceps Femoris was significant on the right side(p<.05). The difference between the left side and right side of G-med was not significant before TFL STM(p<.05). The difference between the left side and right side of G-med was not significant after TFL STM(p<.05). The difference between the left side and right side of Biceps Femoris was significant before TFL STM(p<.05). The difference between the left side and right side of Biceps Femoris was significant After TFL STM(p<.05). Conclusion: The result indicated that Gluteus Medius EMG with group help to improve TFL STM. The result indicated that Biceps Femoris EMG(right side) with group help to improve TFL STM. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of this new approach and provided a good guide in the treatment of Gluteus Medius & Biceps Femoris EMG.