Effect of myofascial release on lower limb range of motion,sit and reach and horizontal jump distance in male university students |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Midwestern Parana State University - UNICENTRO, Guarapuava, Parana, Brazil;2. State University of Londrina - UEL, Londrina, Parana, Brazil;3. Florida International University - FIU, Miami, FL, USA;1. Department of Gymnastics, School of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;2. College of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil;3. School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada;4. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA;5. School of Sport, Health, and Social Science, Southampton Solent University, UK;6. Ukactive Research Institute, London, UK;7. Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, University of North Texas, USA;8. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK;1. College of Physical Education, University of Brasilia - UnB, Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil;2. Federal Institute of Education Science and Technology of Minas Gerais, Campus Rio Pomba, MG, Brazil;1. Post-Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Augusto Motta University (UNISUAM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;2. Almirante Adalberto Nunes Physical Education Center (CEFAN), Navy of Brazil, Brazil;3. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Medical School - Physiotherapy Department, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;4. Post-Graduate Program in Exercise Science and Sports University of Rio de Janeiro State (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;1. California State University Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA, 90747, USA;2. National Academy of Sports Medicine, USA;1. Seton Hall University, Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States;2. Seton Hall University, Department of Athletic Training, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States;3. Keiser University, Department of Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology, 6430 Southpoint Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32216, United States |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveEvaluate the effects of Myofascial release (MR) on lower limb ROM, sit and reach and horizontal jump distance in male university students.Study designQuasi-experimental study.BackgroundMR is a technique that aims to stretch fascia to increase range of motion (ROM), relieve pressure points and improve performance. However, there is limited evidence of its actual effects on flexibility and physical performance.MethodsTwenty-one uninjured, male university students received MR (11 on the first session and the other 10 on the second session 24 h later), completed lower limb ROM assessments, the sit and reach and the horizontal jump tests in a randomized order. MR was performed before the tests with a myofascial stick in the anterior and posterior aspects of the right and left thigh and calf muscles. Each muscle group was massaged for 90 s, totaling 9 min of MR. The testing conditions with MR and without MR were compared using Student t-tests and the effect sizes (ES) were calculated.ResultsThere were no significant differences between the testing conditions on horizontal jump distance. However, the sit and reach distance (28 ± 9 vs. 32 ± 9 cm, p = 0.001; ES = 0.44), left hip extension (10 ± 2 vs. 8 ± 2°, p = 0.006; ES = 1.00) and left plantar flexion (36 ± 7 vs. 39 ± 7°, p = 0.044; ES = 0.43) were higher with MR.ConclusionsMR increased sit and reach distance, left hip extension and plantar flexion, but it did not affect horizontal jump distance in uninjured, male university students. |
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| Keywords: | Flexibility Hamstrings Performance Roller-massager Foam rolling Self myofascial release |
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