Immediate changes in pressure pain threshold in the iliotibial band using a myofascial (foam) roller
| Autor: | Brett Vaughan, Patrick McLaughlin, Adam S Lepley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Orthodontics
medicine.medical_specialty Pressure pain business.industry Myofascial Technique Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Thigh medicine.disease Asymptomatic Myofascial release medicine.anatomical_structure Arterial stiffness Physical therapy Medicine Foam rolling medicine.symptom business Range of motion |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 21:569-574 |
| ISSN: | 1759-779X |
| DOI: | 10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.12.569 |
| Popis: | Background Foam rolling is a self-release myofascial technique that can be applied to a variety of tissues. Previous studies have demonstrated physiological changes in range of motion and arterial stiffness with the application of a foam roller; however, no studies have investigated the change in pain levels. The present study investigated the effect on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) following the application of a foam roller for three minutes to the right iliotibial band (ITB) of asymptomatic participants. Methods Participants completed a questionnaire and had their height and mass measured. Three points on the ITB of the right leg were marked. The PPT was measured at each point using a pressure algometer. Measurements were taken pre-intervention, post-intervention and five minutes post-intervention. Participants completed a single three-minute bout on the foam roller. Findings Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase (pConclusions Foam rolling the ITB produces an immediate increase in the PPT of the lower thigh in asymptomatic participants. |
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