Acute Effects of Muscle Flexibility and Myofascial Release of the Posterior Lower-Leg Muscles on Ankle Function in Individuals with Active Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Deficits

< 0.01; ηp2 = 0.482), although pairwise comparisons were nonsignificant and demonstrated small-to-moderate effect sizes (dz = 0.35-0.52). No significant changes occurred in APF-IS, SLCVJ, or contact time and mid- and forefoot plantar pressures during roll-off. In conclusion, all interventions improved ADF-ROM, with IASTM and FR being comparably effective. However, only slight improvements in dynamic balance and certain gait parameters were noted, with no effect on strength or power.