Foam Rolling and Indices of Autonomic Recovery Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

D'Amico, Anthony; Gillis, Jason; McCarthy, Kelley; Leftin, Jessica; Molloy, Melissa; Heim, Heather; Burke, Cameron

doi:10.26603/ijspt20200429

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“…6,13,22,26 However, only these four studies had non-significant results, 6,13,22,26 while most of the studies reported a reduction in the perception of pain and a higher pressure pain threshold, observing maintenance of and subsequent decrease in the level of late-onset muscle pain during the period from 24 to 48 hours after the training protocol. 1,8,14,17,19,21,24,25,27,[34][35][36] Thus, both the use of one session and the use of multiple sessions of SMFR produced similar results and are indicated for the reduction of late-onset muscle pain.…”

Section: Smfr and Late-onset Muscle Painmentioning

confidence: 89%

Effect of Single and Multiple Sessions of Self-Myofascial Release: Systematic Review

Oliveira

Mota

Carvalho

et al. 2022

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Self-myofascial release with a roller has been used as a tool to accelerate recovery. The objective of this systematic review was to investigate how one session or multiple sessions of self-myofascial release with a roller affect the recovery of an athlete´s performance. The research was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, BVS, Embase, SPORTDiscus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases using the terms: foam rolling, foam roller, and self-myofascial release combined with recovery, exercise, fatigue, and sport and acute effects, chronic effects and performance, resulting in 12,020 articles. After checking the inclusion criteria, 40 studies were selected and analyzed. It was concluded that multiple sessions of self-myofascial release with a roller are more effective in recovering lower limb power and speed performance than just one session. A single session is more effective for recovering strength performance than multiple sessions. Moreover, both single and multiple sessions showed similar results in the recovery of agility, pain, flexibility, blood lactate removal, and perception of recovery. Finally, multiple sessions between sets of resistance exercise seem to reduce performance, decreasing the number of repetitions and resistance to fatigue, while a single session did not produce a significant effect. Self-myofascial release with a roller demonstrates potential for speeding up the recovery process of athletes. Future studies should evaluate the effect of the regular use of self-myofascial release with a roller on performance recovery. Level of evidence II; Systematic review.

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Section: Smfr and Late-onset Muscle Painmentioning

confidence: 89%

Effect of Single and Multiple Sessions of Self-Myofascial Release: Systematic Review

Oliveira

Mota

Carvalho

et al. 2022

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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“…However, there is little evidence regarding PMT in comparison with foam rollers, and despite the fact that their benefits are supposed to be similar and generated by the same physiological mechanisms, the responses obtained on the tissues are clearly different. In this sense, there are no previous studies analyzing the effects of PMT on perceived fatigue, but with other methods such as foam rollers, vibration foam rollers and roller massagers this variable has been demonstrated to decrease significantly in sports population, healthy subjects and lifeguards after a water rescue [1,27,28]. Moreover, the foam roller with and without vibration has been shown to be an effective tool decreasing blood lactate, specifically after a simulated water rescue in lifeguards [6,7].…”

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Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards

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The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of percussive massage therapy (PMT) on lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with passive recovery. Methods: A quasi-experimental crossover design was conducted to compare passive recovery (PR) and a PMT protocol. A total of 14 volunteer lifeguards performed a simulated 100 m water rescue and perceived fatigue and blood lactate were measured as recovery variables after the rescue and after the 8-min recovery process. Results: There were no differences between PMT and PR in lactate clearance (p > 0.05), finding in both modalities a small but not significant decrease in blood lactate. In perceived fatigue, both methods decreased this variable significantly (p < 0.001), with no significant differences between them (p > 0.05). Conclusions: PMT does not enhance recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with staying passive. Despite PMT appearing to be adequate for recovery in other efforts, it is not recommended for lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue.

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“…For instance, perceived muscle pain has been shown to negatively affect jump and strength performance, both of which are pertinent to the sport of weightlifting (19,21,34). Self-massage has been shown to substantially reduce the negative effects of DOMS and mobility restrictions on dynamic movements incorporating power and strength and has been shown to have an immediate positive effect on vertical jump height, muscle activation, and maximal force outputs, thus providing rationale for direct application to weightlifting movements (34,58,64,76,102).In addition, there has been a demonstrable relationship between SM and the stretchshortening cycle (SSC), with foam rolling postulated to benefit the recovery of athletes whose athletic attributes rely heavily on the SSC, such as weightlifting (42,63). Self-massage has been shown to reduce the effects of DOMS and enhance ROM without impeding athletic performance and allows subjects to extend acute training time and volume, which may lead to chronic performance enhancements (7,66,78).…”

Section: Pain Mobility and Resistance Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Massage Techniques for the Management of Pain and Mobility With Application to Resistance Training: A Brief Review

MacLennan,

Ramirez-Campillo,

Byrne

2023

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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MacLennan, M, Ramirez-Campillo, R, and Byrne, PJ. Self-massage techniques for the management of pain and mobility with application to resistance training: a brief review. J Strength Cond Res 37(11): 2314–2323, 2023—Fascial restrictions that occur in response to myofascial trigger points (MTrP), exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), and delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) cause soft tissue to lose extensibility, which contributes to abnormal muscle mechanics, reduced muscle length, and decrements in joint range of motion (ROM) and actively contributes to musculoskeletal pain. Resistance training and in particular, weightlifting movements have unique mobility requirements imperative for movement efficacy and safety with ROM restrictions resulting in ineffective volume and intensity tolerance and dampened force output and power, which may lead to a failed lift or injury. Self-massage (SM) provides an expedient method to promote movement efficiency and reduce injury risk by improving ROM, muscular function, and reducing pain and allows athletes to continue to train at their desired frequency with minimal disruption from MTrPs-associated adverse effects. Thus, the aim of this review was to determine the efficacy of various self-massage tools in managing pain and mobility and to explore the potential benefits of SM on resistance training performance. Many SM devices are available for athletes to manage ROM restrictions and pain, including differing densities of foam rollers, roller massagers, tennis balls, and vibrating devices. To attenuate adverse training effects, a 10-to-20-minute bout consisting of 2-minute bouts of SM on the affected area may be beneficial. When selecting a SM device, athletes should note that foam rollers appear to be more effective than roller massagers, with vibrating foam rollers eliciting an increased reduction to pain perception, and tennis balls and soft massage balls were shown to be efficacious in targeting smaller affected areas.

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Foam Rolling and Indices of Autonomic Recovery Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Cited by 13 publications

References 32 publications

Effect of Single and Multiple Sessions of Self-Myofascial Release: Systematic Review

Effect of Single and Multiple Sessions of Self-Myofascial Release: Systematic Review

Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards

Self-Massage Techniques for the Management of Pain and Mobility With Application to Resistance Training: A Brief Review

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