The effects of massage therapy on sport and exercise performance: a systematic review

M Dakić, L Toskić, V Ilić, S Đurić, M Dopsaj, J Šimenko - Sports, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for
recovery and increased performance. In this review paper, we aimed to search and …

[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 …

A systematic review and net meta-analysis of the effects of different warm-up methods on the acute effects of lower limb explosive strength

FY Li, CG Guo, HS Li, HR Xu, P Sun - BMC Sports Science, Medicine and …, 2023 - Springer
Objective To evaluate the effects of different warm-up methods on the acute effect of lower
limb explosive strength with the help of a reticulated meta-analysis system and to track the …

Effect of vibration vs non-vibration foam rolling techniques on flexibility, dynamic balance and perceived joint stability after fatigue

AM De Benito, R Valldecabres, D Ceca, J Richards… - PeerJ, 2019 - peerj.com
Background Foam roller and vibration techniques are currently used to assist in recovery
after fatigue. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the use of a foam …

The application of manual techniques in masticatory muscles relaxation as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders

P Urbański, B Trybulec, M Pihut - International journal of environmental …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are primarily characterized by pain as well as
disorders concerning the proper functioning of individual elements of the stomatognathic …

Acute effects of vibration foam rolling and local vibration during warm-up on athletic performance in tennis players

F Wang, Z Zhang, C Li, D Zhu, Y Hu, H Fu, H Zhai… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Athletes are currently fond of vibration foam rollers (VFRs) and commercial portable
vibration percussion devices (PVPDs). It is still unknown whether using these devices during …

The effects of foam roll on perceptual and performance recovery during a futsal tournament

A Rahimi, S Amani-Shalamzari, FM Clemente - Physiology & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the efficacy of recovery by foam rolling (FR) on performance,
psychological, and physiological parameters of futsal players in a simulated futsal …

Effect of acute self-myofascial release on pain and exercise performance for cycling club members with iliotibial band friction syndrome

JJ Park, HS Lee, JH Kim - … Journal of Environmental Research and Public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cycling is a popular sport, and the cycling population and prevalence of related injuries and
diseases increase simultaneously. Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common chronic …

Assessing muscle energy technique and foam roller self-myofascial release for low back pain management in two-wheeler riders

T Khan, MR Rizvi, A Sharma, F Ahmad, S Hasan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Pain in the lower back is a major concern in today's era due to prolonged sitting in two-
wheeler riders, mainly due to hamstring tightness. It also creates physical disability and …

Acute Effect of Short Intensive Self-Myofascial Release on Jump Performance in Amateur Athletes: A Randomized Cross-Over Study

D Koźlenia, J Domaradzki - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Searching for effective methods to maximize physical performance that can be utilized
during warm-ups is challenging in modern sports. This study aimed to investigate the effect …