Comparative Efficacy of Vibration foam Rolling and Cold Water Immersion in Amateur Basketball Players after a Simulated Load of Basketball Game

Abstract

To compare the efficacy of different recovery strategies (sitting; cold water immersion, CWI; vibration foam rolling, VFR) on the lower extremities of amateur basketball players after the simulated load of a basketball game, we assessed the power, agility, and dynamic balance before and after interventions. Ten amateur basketball players alternately underwent 12 min of sitting, 12 min of CWI at 5 °C, and 12 min of VFR. The power, agility, and dynamic balance were measured immediately post-warm-up, immediately post-game, immediately post-intervention, 1 h after interventions, and 24 h after interventions. To simulate the load of a basketball game, specific movements were designed and implemented. Jump height was measured using a Kistler force plate. Reaction time and dynamic balance score were assessed using the Pavigym agility response system and the Y balance test, respectively. The data were analyzed with a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the vertical jump height significantly decreased after the CWI intervention compared to the CON and VFR groups (p < 0.001). At 1 h after the intervention, the vertical jump height in the CON group showed delayed recovery compared to the CWI and VFR groups (p = 0.007; p < 0.001). At 24 h after the intervention, the vertical jump height in the CWI group further increased and was significantly different from the CON and VFR groups (p < 0.001; p = 0.005). Additionally, reaction times significantly increased immediately after the CWI intervention (p = 0.004) but showed further recovery at 24 h compared to the CON group (p < 0.001). The dynamic balance score significantly rebounded after the CWI intervention compared to the CON group (p = 0.021), with further improvement at 24 h (p < 0.001). CWI initially showed negative effects, but over time, its recovery effect was superior and more long-lasting. VFR had the best immediate effect on lower limb recovery after the game.

Integrative function of proprioceptive system in the acute effects of whole body vibration on the movement performance in young adults

“…The WBV physical factors such as mechanical vibration frequency, acceleration, and gravitational force initiate in an authentic manner proprioceptive activation that elicits a similar in frequency reflex contractions of skeletal muscles and, driven by the integrative function of the proprioceptive sensory system, recruitment of vegetative reactions, neuroendocrine responses, and positive immune response and osteogenic transformation ( 7 , 13 ). In addition to WBV, targeted vibration interventions are used on the body areas for the purpose of myofascial relaxation or WBV massage ( 14 ).…”

“…Earlier in our work, we found that a single WBV exercise on the Power Plate vibration platform significantly increases expiratory airflow velocity in healthy subjects (35). When WBV is complexed with other training methods, greater training or rehabilitation effects are achieved (14,36,37). However, in the most studies or reviews, the outcome of improving muscle function with WBV is maximal muscle strength and power (38)(39)(40).…”