Myofascial release strategies and technique recommendations for athletic performance: A systematic review

França, Maria Elisa Duarte; Amorim, Mayane dos Santos; Sinhorim, Larissa; Santos, Gilmar Moraes; Nascimento, Iramar Baptistella do

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.085

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“…Stanek et al [ 50 ] conducted a study demonstrating that Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) significantly improves restricted ankle joint flexion and enhances the range of motion of the ankle joint. Moreover, a substantial body of research has shown that IASTM can enhance short-term joint mobility and alleviate patient pain, making it a commendable physical therapy modality in clinical treatment [ 31 , 51 , 52 ].In summary, the use of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to address symptoms of Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) is highly suitable as it not only targets ankle joint restrictions but also stimulates soft tissue surfaces, triggers local inflammatory responses, promotes blood circulation, and regulates neural functions, effectively alleviating pain, improving movement impairments, and facilitating the rehabilitation process. This study found that the combination of Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) and IASTM indeed yields favorable therapeutic effects for CAI patients in sports dance.…”

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Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events

Liu,

Wang

2024

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Athletes engaged in sports dance frequently encounter the potential for ankle injuries and instability, factors that may contribute to diminished training efficacy, compromised athletic performance, prolonged recuperation, and heightened susceptibility to recurring injuries. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of an exercise intervention (comprising blood flow restriction training combined with low-load ankle muscle strength training and balance training) as well as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the foot and ankle function, strength, and range of motion in sports dance athletes exhibiting ankle instability (CAI). Methods Thirty participants exhibiting ankle instability, restriction, or discomfort were recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: the Test group (comprising blood flow restriction training combined with IASTM, n = 15) and the traditional ankle strength training group (n = 15). The intervention spanned 4 weeks, with one session per week. Assessment of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT), Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and ankle range of motion occurred at three time points: pre-intervention, immediately following the initial intervention, and after 4 weeks of intervention. Ankle strength testing was conducted solely before and after the intervention for comparative analysis. Results There were no significant variances in baseline characteristics between the two intervention groups. In terms of CAIT scores, both groups exhibited notably higher scores following the initial intervention and after 4 weeks of intervention compared to pre-intervention (P < 0.05). The Test group displayed higher CAIT scores than the control group, signifying a more pronounced enhancement in ankle stability among patients in the Test group. Concerning FAAM scores, both groups significantly enhanced ankle function in CAI patients (P < 0.05), with the Test group demonstrating notably higher FAAM-SPORT scores than the control group (P < 0.05), indicating superior restoration of athletic capability in the Test group. As for improvements in ankle range of motion, both groups demonstrated significant enhancements compared to pre-intervention (P < 0.05). The Test group exhibited significantly superior improvements in dorsiflexion, eversion, and inversion range of motion compared to the control group (P < 0.05), while the control group did not exhibit significant enhancements in plantarflexion and eversion range of motion (P > 0.05). Both groups displayed enhanced ankle strength in CAI patients following the intervention (P < 0.05), with the Test group manifesting notably higher dorsiflexion and inversion strength than the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Both blood flow restriction training combined with IASTM and traditional ankle strength and stability training have shown significant improvements in stability, function, strength, and range of motion in CAI patients. Furthermore, the Test group exhibits superior efficacy in ankle stability, daily functional movement, dorsiflexion, and eversion range of motion compared to the control group. Clinical trial registration 9 February 2024, ClinicalTrials.gov, ID; NCT06251414.

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Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events

Liu,

Wang

2024

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…Discussing the improvement in repetitions during the set immediately after foam rolling is challenging in terms of neurophysiology, especially considering that a recent paper [ 38 ] showed how foam rolling procedures improve the range of motion similar to sham rolling. The paper’s conclusions attribute the local and non-local increase in range of motion to the warm-up effect of the movements performed to roll on the foam roller or on the sham board [ 39 ]. These results can be considered a game changer in foam rolling research.…”

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“…This aspect cannot be explained only with Warneke et al’s [ 38 ] suggestion of a warm-up effect during the rest period. It is necessary to consider the foam roller’s action on the soft tissues that probably allows an enhancement of the explosive parameters [ 39 ] and a better joint position sense of the upper limb [ 40 ]. Finally, it is crucial to underline the absence of an increase in RPE for FRr in the second set (8.4 ± 0.6 and 8.2 ± 0.7 n, respectively).…”

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Inter-Set Foam Rolling of the Latissimus Dorsi Acutely Increases Repetitions in Lat Pull-Down Exercise without Affecting RPE

Russo,

Riccio,

Zecca

et al. 2024

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Foam rolling is widely used in fitness, sports, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. However, there are limited data available on the effect of foam rolling techniques on the upper limbs. The aim of this investigation is to assess the effects of foam rolling the latissimus dorsi area during the rest period between two consecutive lat pull-down exercise (LPDE) sets. Seventeen resistance training experienced volunteer male subjects (25.8 ± 3.4 years; 180.3 ± 9.0 cm; 79.7 ± 9.9 kg) participated in this research. Each subject performed 2 training sessions of LPDE in a random order, separated by one week. Each session consisted of 2 sets of maximum repetitions using 85% of their one-repetition maximum (1RM), with a 7 min rest period between sets. The rest period condition between sets was different in the 2 sessions: passive rest (Pr) or foam rolling the latissimus dorsi muscle bilaterally for 3 sets of 45 s (FRr). The following variables were assessed for each LPDE set: number of repetitions (REPS), average excursion per repetition in millimeters (EXC), average power of the set in watts (AP) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Pr did not show any significant change between the first and the second LPDE set for REPS, EXC, and AP. However, there was a significant increase for RPE (8.4 ± 0.5 vs. 8.9 ± 0.5 a.u., p = 0.003) between the two sets. FRr resulted in an increase for REPS (7.1 ± 1.5 vs. 8.2 ± 1.3, p < 0.001) and AP (304.6 ± 61.5 W vs. 318.8 ± 60.8 W, p = 0.034) between the first and the second LPDE sets, but no changes were observed for EXC and RPE. The use of foam rolling techniques on the latissimus dorsi area during the complete rest period between sets in LPDE at 85% 1RM appears to improve the number of repetitions and the movement power without affecting the RPE during the second set.

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Correlación entre la flexión de miembros superiores y la fuerza aplicada en la técnica manos cruzadas del método Inducción Miofascial®

Benavides Niampira,

Rojas Marroquin,

Sánchez Vera

2024

Fisioterapia

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Myofascial release strategies and technique recommendations for athletic performance: A systematic review

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events

Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events

Inter-Set Foam Rolling of the Latissimus Dorsi Acutely Increases Repetitions in Lat Pull-Down Exercise without Affecting RPE

Correlación entre la flexión de miembros superiores y la fuerza aplicada en la técnica manos cruzadas del método Inducción Miofascial®

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