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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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Sex Differences in the Mechanical and Neurophysiological Response to Roller Massage of the Plantar Flexors
Masatoshi Nakamura,Andreas Konrad,Kiyono Ryosuke,Shigeru Sato,Kaoru Yahata,Riku Yoshida,Yuta Murakami,Futaba Sanuki,Jan Wilke +8 more
TL;DR: Roller massage may increase ROM independently of sex, which, in the present study, could not be ascribed to alterations in passive stiffness or neurophysiological markers.
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Concomitant external pneumatic compression treatment with consecutive days of high intensity interval training reduces markers of proteolysis
Cody T. Haun,Michael D. Roberts,Michael D. Roberts,Matthew A. Romero,Shelby C. Osburn,James C. Healy,Angelique N. Moore,Angelique N. Moore,Christopher B. Mobley,Paul A. Roberson,Wesley C. Kephart,Petey W. Mumford,Michael D. Goodlett,Michael D. Goodlett,David D. Pascoe,Jeffrey S. Martin,Jeffrey S. Martin +16 more
TL;DR: EPC when used concurrently with HIIT and in subsequent recovery days reduces skeletal muscle markers of proteolysis and serum measures of creatine kinase (CK), hsCRP, and 8-isoprostane.
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Acute outcomes of myofascial decompression (cupping therapy) compared to self-myofascial release on hamstring pathology after a single treatment.
TL;DR: Patients though felt an enhanced treatment effect using MFD over SMR for perceived benefits to hamstring flexibility, and a significant difference was found in favor of the MFD group for the GROC values.
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Therapy and Rehabilitation for Upper Extremity Injuries in Athletes
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Roller Massage: Difference in Knee Joint Range of Motion and Pain Perception Among Experienced and Nonexperienced Individuals After Following a Prescribed Program.
Scott W. Cheatham,Kyle R. Stull +1 more
TL;DR: Findings suggest that experienced and nonexperienced individuals have similar responses to a prescribed RM program and a prescribedRM program may produce better outcomes than a self-preferred program.
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