Higher Quadriceps Roller Massage Forces Do Not Amplify Range-of-Motion Increases nor Impair Strength and Jump Performance

Grabow, Lena; Young, James D.; Alcock, Lynsey R; Quigley, Patrick; Byrne, Jeannette M.; Granacher, Urs; Škarabot, Jakob; Behm, David G.

doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000001906

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“…Moreover, the efforts required by the participant in order to achieve greater pressures in each condition cannot be discounted, as foam rolling may be more passive than roller massage, in which the pressure is directly proportional to the force output of the participant. At present, the effects of pressure and effort alone, in addition to their interaction, in improving ROM, to the authors' knowledge, have yet to be fully elucidated; however, recent work by Gabrow et al 29 suggests that pressure differences result in more pain, but do not have implications for yielding differential active and passive ROM outcomes. Therefore, despite the fact that interventions in the present study likely resulted in different pressures, this should not have influenced the results.…”

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confidence: 92%

Acute Effects of Different Anterior Thigh Self-Massage on Hip Range-of-Motion in Trained Men

Monteiro

Vigotsky

Škarabot

2018

Intl J Sports Phys Ther

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Background: Self-massage is a ubiquitous intervention similar to massage, but performed by the recipient him-or herself rather than by a therapist, most often using a tool (e.g., foam roller, roller massager). Self-massage has been found to have a wide range of effects. It is particularly known for increasing flexibility acutely, although not always. The variability of the results in previous studies may potentially be a function of the tool used. Recent findings also suggest that self-massage exerts global effects. Therefore, increased flexibility should be expected in the areas adjacent to the ones treated.Purpose: To investigate the acute effects of foam rolling and rolling massage of anterior thigh on hip range-of-motion (ROM) -i.e., hip extension and hip flexion -in trained men.Methods: Eighteen recreationally active, resistance trained males visited the lab on two occasions over a 4-day period separated by at least a day. Each session included two baseline ROM measures of passive hip flexion and extension taken in a randomized fashion. Recording of baseline measures was followed by the intervention of the day, which was either foam rolling or rolling massage of the anterior thigh as per randomization. Immediately post intervention, passive hip flexion and hip extension ROM were reassessed. In order to assess the time course of improvements in ROM, hip flexion and hip extension ROM were reevaluated at 10, 20, and 30 minutes post-intervention.Results: Hip flexion and hip extension ROM increased immediately following both interventions (foam rolling or roller massager) and remained increased for 30 minutes post intervention. Foam rolling was statistically superior in improving hip flexion and hip extension ROM immediately post intervention. However, immediately post-intervention was the only time point that measurements exceeded the minimum detectable change for both interventions. Conclusion:Both foam rolling and rolling massage appear to be effective interventions for improving hip flexion and extension ROM when applied to the anterior thigh, but the observed effects are transient in nature. Level of evidence: 2b

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confidence: 92%

Acute Effects of Different Anterior Thigh Self-Massage on Hip Range-of-Motion in Trained Men

Monteiro

Vigotsky

Škarabot

2018

Intl J Sports Phys Ther

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“…However, they did note that the amount of pressure that is required to induce an increase in ROM is unknown [36]. Grabow et al reported no differences in active ROM between differing relative loads (15, 21 and 27% of body mass) [37]. There was however, a significant increase in ROM for all loads immediately and 10 min following the foam rolling (7 and 6.9%, respectively), despite an increase in the rating of perceived pain.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…A number of studies have revealed conflicting results relating to SMR and jump performance [7,23,37,[41][42][43][44].…”

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An Acute Bout of Self-Myofascial Release Does Not Affect Drop Jump Performance despite an Increase in Ankle Range of Motion

Godwin

Stanhope

Bateman

et al. 2020

Sports

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This study examined the acute effects of self-myofascial release plus dynamic warm up versus dynamic warm up alone on ankle range of motion and drop jump performance. Twenty-five recreationally active participants (male: 16, female: 9) were randomly assigned into a foam rolling (FR) or a dynamic warm up group (CON) (age: 22.8 ± 3.9 years, body mass 75.9 ± 13.2 kg, stretch stature: 174.1 ± 10.1 cm). In a randomised crossover design, each participant completed two experimental sessions that were separated by seven days. Ankle range of movement was assessed while using a weight-bearing lunge test and drop jump performance was recorded via bilateral force plates. Following a 5 min cycle, the foam rolling group undertook self-myofascial release to the lower limb and thoracic/lumbar regions, followed by a dynamic warm up. The control group undertook the same initial warm up plus the dynamic exercises. The level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. There was a significant increase (p < 0.001) in ankle range of motion immediately after the warm up for both groups (pre CON: 37.5 ± 5.31, post CON: 39.8 ± 5.76; pre FR 38.7 ± 7, post FR: 40.3 ± 7.3 deg). No significant difference was found between the conditions (p > 0.05). There were no significant differences for any indices of jump performance (p > 0.05). Based on these results, foam rolling plus dynamic exercises does not appear to impair or enhance drop jump performance, despite the increases in ankle range of movement.

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“…The existing body of research provides several hypotheses regarding how the body responds to RM interventions. Researchers believe the direct myofascial compression of RM devices may produce a local mechanical and global neurophysiological response that influences tissue relaxation and pain in the local and surrounding tissues through afferent central nervous system (CNS) pathways (Aboodarda et al, 2015;Grabow et al, 2018). For the mechanical effect, the direct roller compression may change the viscoelastic properties of the local myofascia by mechanisms such as reducing myofascial restriction, fluid changes, and cellular responses (Kelly and Beardsley, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…C-tactile fibers) (Aboodarda et al, 2015), mechanoreceptors (Young et al, 2018), afferent central nociceptive pathways (gate theory of pain) (Cavanaugh et al, 2017), and descending anti-nociceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control) (Aboodarda et al, 2015). These postulated responses are often seen clinically by posttest changes in joint ROM and pain perception which lends evidence to the sensitivity of the myofascia to external forces (Grabow et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Roller Massage: Comparing the Immediate Post‐Treatment Effects Between an Instructional Video and a Self‐Preferred Program Using Two Different Density‐Type Roller Balls

Cheatham

Stull

Batts

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Kinetics

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The aims of this study were to (1) compare the immediate post-treatment effects of an instructional video versus a self-preferred program on the hip range of motion and a pressure pain threshold using two different density roller balls, and (2) compare the effects of the two roller balls on those variables. Forty adults were randomly allocated into four groups: (1) MB1-video, (2) MB1-self-preferred, (3) MBX-video, and (4) MBX-self-preferred. Participants followed a video or a self-preferred program using either a moderate (MB1) or a hard (MBX) density ball. Main outcomes were passive hip internal rotation, external rotation, and a pressure pain threshold. For MB1, the video produced greater outcomes than the self-program for external rotation (10◦ versus 2◦), internal rotation (7◦ versus 2◦), and the pain threshold (210 kPa versus 44 kPa). For MBX, the video produced greater outcomes than the self-program for external rotation (8◦ versus 1◦), internal rotation (5◦ versus 1◦), and the pain threshold (184 kPa versus 30 kPa). When comparing roller balls, the MB1 produced greater outcomes than the MBX for external rotation (10◦ versus 8◦), internal rotation (7◦ versus 5◦), and the pain threshold (210 kPa versus 184 kPa) with the video. For the self-preferred program, the MB1 produced greater outcomes for external rotation (2◦ versus 1◦), internal rotation (2◦ versus 1◦), and the pain threshold (44 kPa versus 30 kPa). The instructional video and a moderate density ball produced greater immediate post-treatment outcomes than the self-program and a hard density ball. Professionals should consider using the video to teach technique and match clients to a specific density-type roller ball.

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Higher Quadriceps Roller Massage Forces Do Not Amplify Range-of-Motion Increases nor Impair Strength and Jump Performance

Cited by 55 publications

References 27 publications

Acute Effects of Different Anterior Thigh Self-Massage on Hip Range-of-Motion in Trained Men

Acute Effects of Different Anterior Thigh Self-Massage on Hip Range-of-Motion in Trained Men

An Acute Bout of Self-Myofascial Release Does Not Affect Drop Jump Performance despite an Increase in Ankle Range of Motion

Roller Massage: Comparing the Immediate Post‐Treatment Effects Between an Instructional Video and a Self‐Preferred Program Using Two Different Density‐Type Roller Balls

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