Effect of myofascial release techniques on internal biomechanics and their resultant application to sports: A systematic review.

Autor: Duarte França ME; Santa Catarina State University, Brazil., Botti MDSA; Santa Catarina State University, Brazil., Ide FC; Santa Catarina State University, Brazil., Sinhorim L; Santa Catarina South State University, Brazil., Santos GM; Santa Catarina State University, Brazil., do Nascimento IB; Santa Catarina State University, Brazil. Electronic address: iramar.nascimento@udesc.br.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies [J Bodyw Mov Ther] 2024 Oct; Vol. 40, pp. 525-533. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 04.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.003
Abstrakt: Objective: To investigate the influence of myofascial release (MFR) techniques on biomechanical parameters, including force, speed, Range of Motion (ROM), and flexibility in athletes.
Method: This is a systematic review conducted on the databases United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO); LILACS, and Embase. The PRISMA guidelines - 2020 were followed, and bias risk analysis was performed using the Cochrane Handbook tool (RoB2).
Results: Sixteen studies were included for qualitative analysis. Techniques using MFR applied or self-applied to improve strength, speed, ROM and flexibility, have no consensus regarding the period of their applicability, due to difficulties in identifying the ideal load of applied tension, temperature level, and viscoelastic properties during the release of the deep fascia. However, improvements in oxygenation, reorganization of piezoelectricity, and normalization of fascial tension became evident after MFR.
Conclusion: Regarding strength, speed, and range of motion (ROM), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization performed in isolation and self-applied techniques combined with other methods emerged as favorable predictors for lower limb outcomes. However, isolated self-myofascial release requires further investigation. Regarding flexibility, there is a contrast in results between the use of self-applied foam rolling in isolation, which seems to prevent densification but suggests improvements in muscle strength acquisition without compromising flexibility. Applied MRF provided a more flexible quality for scapular mobilization, both in isolation and in combination with other techniques, but its best indication and/or specific applicability is for pain reduction.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. All co-authors have reviewed and agree with the contents of the manuscript, and there is no financial interest to report.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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