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An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion without a subsequent decrease in muscle activation or force.
Graham Z. MacDonald,Michael D.H. Penney,Michelle E. Mullaley,Amanda L. Cuconato,Corey D.J. Drake,David G. Behm,Duane C. Button +6 more
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In conclusion, an acute bout of SMR of the quadriceps was an effective treatment to acutely enhance knee joint ROM without a concomitant deficit in muscle performance.Abstract:
Foam rolling is thought to improve muscular function, performance, overuse, and joint range of motion (ROM); however, there is no empirical evidence demonstrating this. Thus, the objective of the study was to determine the effect of self-myofascial release (SMR) via foam roller application on knee extensor force and activation and knee joint ROM. Eleven healthy male (height 178.9 ± 3.5 cm, mass 86.3 ± 7.4 kg, age 22.3 ± 3.8 years) subjects who were physically active participated. Subjects' quadriceps maximum voluntary contraction force, evoked force and activation, and knee joint ROM were measured before, 2 minutes, and 10 minutes after 2 conditions: (a) 2, 1-minute trials of SMR of the quadriceps via a foam roller and (b) no SMR (Control). A 2-way analysis of variance (condition × time) with repeated measures was performed on all dependent variables recorded in the precondition and postcondition tests. There were no significant differences between conditions for any of the neuromuscular dependent variables. However, after foam rolling, subjects' ROM significantly (p < 0.001) increased by 10° and 8° at 2 and 10 minutes, respectively. There was a significant (p < 0.01) negative correlation between subjects' force and ROM before foam rolling, which no longer existed after foam rolling. In conclusion, an acute bout of SMR of the quadriceps was an effective treatment to acutely enhance knee joint ROM without a concomitant deficit in muscle performance.read more
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The effect of rolling massage on the excitability of the corticospinal pathway.
Saied Jalal Aboodarda,Rebecca M. Greene,Devin T. G. Philpott,Ramandeep S. Jaswal,Guillaume Y. Millet,David G. Behm +5 more
TL;DR: The findings suggest that rolling massage can modulate the central excitability of the circuitries innervating the knee extensors; however, the observed effects are dependent on the background contraction intensity during which the neuromuscular measurements are recorded.
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Effects of Self-myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller on Range of Motion and Morphological Changes in Muscle: A Crossover Study.
TL;DR: It is found that the FR intervention did not influence the morphology of muscle, and it is necessary to investigate other factors related to ROM as the next step.
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Roller Massage: A Descriptive Survey of Allied Health Professionals
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Effects of Vibration Rolling with and without Dynamic Muscle Contraction on Ankle Range of Motion, Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Agility in Young Adults: A Crossover Study.
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