Roller massage: Comparison of three different surface type pattern foam rollers on passive knee range of motion and pain perception

Cheatham, Scott W.; Stull, Kyle R.

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.002

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“…In addition to increased ROM, the present study found significant changes in PPT on both sides. Previous studies (Cheatham and Baker, 2017;Cheatham and Stull, 2019) showed similar results, which strengthens the assumption that foam rolling modifies sensory perception. Behm and Wilke (2019) proposed that the gate control theory, parasympathetic hyperactivity, and diffuse noxious inhibitory control could be involved.…”

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“…Foam rolling and RM intervention have been shown to modify myofascial viscoelastic properties by mechanisms such as thixotropy (reduced viscosity), myofascial restriction reduction, fluid changes, and cellular responses (Kelly and Beardsley, 2016;Cheatham and Stull, 2019). No significant changes were found in dynamic stiffness and shear elastic modulus in both ROLL and NO-ROLL legs, respectively.…”

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Local and Non-local Effects of Foam Rolling on Passive Soft Tissue Properties and Spinal Excitability

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In sports and clinical settings, roller massage (RM) interventions are used to acutely increase range of motion (ROM); however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Apart from changes in soft tissue properties (i.e., reduced passive stiffness), neurophysiological alterations such as decreased spinal excitability have been described. However, to date, no study has investigated both jointly. The purpose of this trial was to examine RM’s effects on neurophysiological markers and passive tissue properties of the plantar flexors in the treated (ROLL) and non-treated (NO-ROLL) leg. Fifteen healthy individuals (23 ± 3 years, eight females) performed three unilateral 60-s bouts of calf RM. This procedure was repeated four times on separate days to allow independent assessments of the following outcomes without reciprocal interactions: dorsiflexion ROM, passive torque during passive dorsiflexion, shear elastic modulus of the medial gastrocnemius muscle, and spinal excitability. Following RM, dorsiflexion ROM increased in both ROLL (+19.7%) and NO-ROLL (+13.9%). Similarly, also passive torque at dorsiflexion ROM increased in ROLL (+15.0%) and NO-ROLL (+15.2%). However, there were no significant changes in shear elastic modulus and spinal excitability (p > 0.05). Moreover, significant correlations were observed between the changes in DF ROM and passive torque at DF ROM in both ROLL and NO-ROLL. Changes in ROM after RM appear to be the result of sensory changes (e.g., passive torque at DF ROM), affecting both rolled and non-rolled body regions. Thus, therapists and exercise professionals may consider applying remote treatments if local loading is contraindicated.

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Local and Non-local Effects of Foam Rolling on Passive Soft Tissue Properties and Spinal Excitability

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“…In addition to the changes in DF ROM, the present study found significant alterations of the passive torque at DF ROM, FSS, and PPT, which is consistent with the available evidence (Aboodarda et al, 2015;Cavanaugh et al, 2017;Cheatham and Stull, 2019;Krause et al, 2019;Nakamura et al, 2021a). Moreover, there were significant positive correlations between the changes in DF ROM and passive torque at DF ROM.…”

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“…Foam rolling and the RM intervention have been shown to modify the myofascial viscoelastic properties by mechanisms, such as viscosity reductions, loosening of myofascial restrictions, fluid changes, and cellular responses (Cheatham and Stull, 2019;Kelly and Beardsley, 2016). Our study did not reveal significant changes in passive stiffness and shear elastic modulus, which is consistent with some of the previous studies (Krause et al, 2019;Nakamura et al, 2021a;Yoshimura et al, 2020).…”

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Sex Differences in the Mechanical and Neurophysiological Response to Roller Massage of the Plantar Flexors

Nakamura¹,

Konrad²,

Kiyono³

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Self-massage using foam rollers, sticks, or balls has become a popular technique to enhance joint range of motion (ROM). Although increases are reported to be larger in females than males, the mechanisms of this observation are unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of roller massage (RM) on ROM, passive tissue stiffness, and neurophysiological markers as a function of sex. Males (n = 15, 22.8 ± 2.9 yrs.) and females (n = 14, 21.1 ± 0.7 yrs.) performed three 60-second bouts of calf RM. Outcomes assessed pre-, and post-intervention included passive dorsiflexion (DF) ROM, passive tissue stiffness, passive torque, DF angle at the first stretch sensation, shear elastic modulus, and spinal excitability. DF ROM (+35.9 %), passive torque at DF ROM (+46.4 %), DF angle at first stretch sensation (+32.9 %), and pain pressure threshold (+25.2 %) increased in both groups (p<.05) with no differences between males and females (p > 0.05). No changes were observed for passive stiffness, shear elastic modulus, and spinal excitability (p > 0.05). Roller massage may increase ROM independently of sex, which, in the present study, could not be ascribed to alterations in passive stiffness or neurophysiological markers. Future studies may further elucidate the role of sensory alterations as possible factors driving RM-induced changes in flexibility.

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“…Rolling techniques consist of self-stimulation of the soft tissues with a foam roller, a roller massager, sticks or balls of varying sizes, surfaces and densities [1][2][3][4][5]. SMR represents a simple and cost-effective conditioning approach, increasingly used as part of warm-up and post-workout recovery routines and, occasionally, embedded within training sessions [6][7][8][9].…”

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Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial

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Background Self-administered massage interventions with a roller massager are commonly used as part of warm-ups and post-workout recovery routines. There is yet no clear consensus regarding the practical guidelines for efficient embedded interventions. Objectives The present randomized crossover pilot trial aimed at examining the effects of a rolling intervention with a roller massager embedded within the rests periods of a resistance training protocol. The rolling intervention targeted quadriceps muscles. Setting Participants (n = 14) performed two resistance training protocols expected to elicit momentary muscle failure. The protocol consisted in 10 sets of 10 rest-pause repetitions of back squats, with a poundage set up at 50% of the maximal one-repetition. Two min were allocated to recovery between sets. During the recovery periods, participants completed a rolling routine with a roller massager for 60 s (Roller-massager), or underwent passive recovery (Control). The total workload, concentric power, thigh circumference rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) from 24 h to 120 h after completion of the protocol were the dependent variables. Results Roller-massager was associated with a reduction in total workload (-11.6%), concentric power (-5.1%) and an increase in perceived exertion compared to Control (p < 0.05). Roller-massager was also associated with reduced thigh circumference after the resistance training protocol, indicating reduced muscle swelling, and reduced DOMS 24 h to 120 h post-workout (p < 0.001). Conclusion These findings support that embedded rolling with a roller massager hinders performance and increases effort perception. Embedded interventions may not be suitable during conditioning periods designed to maximize training intensity.

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Roller massage: Comparison of three different surface type pattern foam rollers on passive knee range of motion and pain perception

Cited by 31 publications

References 34 publications

Local and Non-local Effects of Foam Rolling on Passive Soft Tissue Properties and Spinal Excitability

Local and Non-local Effects of Foam Rolling on Passive Soft Tissue Properties and Spinal Excitability

Sex Differences in the Mechanical and Neurophysiological Response to Roller Massage of the Plantar Flexors

Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial

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