Resistance training induces improvements in range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Although it is known that resistance training can be as effective as stretch
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity/exercise and diabetes: a position statement of the American Diabetes Association
The adoption and maintenance of physical activity are critical foci for blood glucose
management and overall health in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes …
management and overall health in individuals with diabetes and prediabetes …
[HTML][HTML] A meta-analysis of the effects of foam rolling on performance and recovery
T Wiewelhove, A Döweling, C Schneider… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Foam rolling is thought to improve muscular performance and flexibility as well as to
alleviate muscle fatigue and soreness. For this reason, foam rolling has become a popular …
alleviate muscle fatigue and soreness. For this reason, foam rolling has become a popular …
Chronic effects of static stretching exercises on muscle strength and power in healthy individuals across the lifespan: a systematic review with multi-level meta …
Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …
Core stability and hip exercises improve physical function and activity in patients with non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
B Kim, J Yim - The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine, 2020 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Approximately 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific (NSLBP; ie with
unknown cause). In NSLBP patients, the hamstrings, iliopsoas, piriformis, and tensor fasciae …
unknown cause). In NSLBP patients, the hamstrings, iliopsoas, piriformis, and tensor fasciae …
Acute effects of dynamic stretching on muscle flexibility and performance: an analysis of the current literature
Stretching has long been used in many physical activities to increase range of motion (ROM)
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …
Traumatic muscle injury
Traumatic muscle injury represents a collection of skeletal muscle pathologies caused by
trauma to the muscle tissue and is defined as damage to the muscle tissue that can result in …
trauma to the muscle tissue and is defined as damage to the muscle tissue that can result in …
Do self-myofascial release devices release myofascia? Rolling mechanisms: a narrative review
The term “self-myofascial release” is ubiquitous in the rehabilitation and training literature
and purports that the use of foam rollers and other similar devices release myofascial …
and purports that the use of foam rollers and other similar devices release myofascial …
[HTML][HTML] Acute effects of static stretching on muscle strength and power: an attempt to clarify previous caveats
H Chaabene, DG Behm, Y Negra… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The effects of static stretching (StS) on subsequent strength and power activities has been
one of the most debated topics in sport science literature over the past decades. The aim of …
one of the most debated topics in sport science literature over the past decades. The aim of …
Acute effects of foam rolling on range of motion in healthy adults: a systematic review with multilevel meta-analysis
Background Foam rolling (FR) has been demonstrated to acutely enhance joint range of
motion (ROM). However, data syntheses pooling the effect sizes across studies are scarce. It …
motion (ROM). However, data syntheses pooling the effect sizes across studies are scarce. It …