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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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Higher Quadriceps Roller Massage Forces Do Not Amplify Range-of-Motion Increases nor Impair Strength and Jump Performance.
Lena Grabow,James D. Young,Lynsey R Alcock,Patrick J. Quigley,Jeannette M. Byrne,Urs Granacher,Jakob Škarabot,David G. Behm +7 more
TL;DR: Roller massage can be efficiently used to increase ROM without substantial pain and without subsequent performance impairments.
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Comparison of Compressive Myofascial Release and the Graston Technique for Improving Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion
TL;DR: Compressive myofascial release increased ankle DF after a single treatment in participants with DF ROM deficits, and Clinicians should consider adding CMR as a treatment intervention for patients with DF deficits.
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Effects of Foam Rolling on Range of Motion, Peak Torque, Muscle Activation, and the Hamstrings-to-Quadriceps Strength Ratios.
TL;DR: Foam rolling resulted in greater changes in hamstrings ROM without creating a deficit in PT or muscle activation when compared with the control group, suggesting that FR may be beneficial in increasing ROM without decreasing functional H:Q ratios.
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Efficacy of massage on muscle soreness, perceived recovery, physiological restoration and physical performance in male bodybuilders
Mehdi Kargarfard,Eddie T. C. Lam,Ardalan Shariat,Ina Shaw,Brandon S. Shaw,Shamsul Bahri Mohd Tamrin +5 more
TL;DR: A post-exercise massage session can improve the exercise performance and recovery rate in male bodybuilders after intensive exercise.
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Acute effects of anterior thigh foam rolling on hip angle, knee angle, and rectus femoris length in the modified Thomas test
Andrew D. Vigotsky,Gregory J Lehman,Bret Contreras,Chris Beardsley,Bryan Chung,Erin H. Feser +5 more
TL;DR: It appears unlikely that foam rolling applied to the anterior thigh will improve passive hip extension and knee flexion ROM, especially if performed in combination with a dynamic stretching protocol.
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