scholarly journals The Effect of Foam Rolling Duration on Hamstring Range of Motion

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 450-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Couture ◽  
Dustin Karlik ◽  
Stephen C Glass ◽  
Brian M Hatzel
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Flexibility Training ◽  
The Mean

Musculoskeletal health benefits from flexibility training and maintaining a functional, or sport specific, range of motion is important to one’s overall fitness. Commercial foam rollers are commonly used in gyms, therapy clinics and homes, yet data are lacking on the optimal rolling duration and effect on range of motion. Purpose : The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of varied durations of a commercial foam roller treatment on hamstring range of motion. Methods : The knee extension range of motion of 33 college aged men and women (age= 20±1.5y, mass= 72.2±10.8 kg) was assessed after a short (2 sets of 10s) and long (4 sets of 30s) duration of hamstring self-administered myofascial release using a commercial foam roller. A one way ANOVA was performed to compare the mean knee extension angle for each condition to baseline measures. Results : Results indicated that neither the short duration (67.30 ± 10.60 deg) nor long duration (67.41 ± 10.81 deg) rolling condition produced significant increases in knee extension compared to baseline (67.70 ± 9.90 deg). Conclusion : Self-administered foam rolling for a total duration of up to 2 minutes is not adequate to induce improvements in knee joint flexibility. Contributing factors may include the amount of pressure imparted by the commercial roller as well as duration of treatment.

The Effect of Foam Rolling Versus IASTM on Knee Range of Motion, Fascial Displacement, and Patient Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Michelle A. Sandrey ◽  
Cody Lancellotti ◽  
Cory Hester
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Biceps Femoris ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Iliotibial Band ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Myofascial Release

Context: Soft tissue restrictions have been linked to poor flexibility and decreased range of motion (ROM). To decrease the soft tissue restrictions and ultimately increase ROM/flexibility, myofascial release techniques, such as foam rolling (FR) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), have been used. However, the benefit regarding which technique is more beneficial remains unknown. Objective: To examine the effects of myofascial release techniques (FR vs the instrumented portion of IASTM) on knee joint ROM, rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) fascial displacement, and patient satisfaction. Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting: Mid-Atlantic University. Participants: Twenty moderately active participants (age 21.1 [2.0] y) with variable levels of soft tissue restriction in the quadriceps and hamstrings started and completed the study. Participants were randomly assigned to 2 groups, FR or IASTM. Interventions: All participants completed the same warm-up prior to the intervention. The FR group followed the proper FR protocol for gluteals/iliotibial band, quadriceps, and hamstrings/adductors, and the participants were monitored while the protocol was completed. The IASTM group received treatment on the gluteals/iliotibial band followed by the quadriceps, adductors, and hamstrings. Participants in both groups attended intervention sessions twice per week for 3 weeks. Prior to the start, knee ROM measurements were taken, along with fascial displacement measured via ultrasound. Upon completion of the study, posttest measurements were completed. A patient satisfaction survey was also administered at this time. Main Outcome Measures: Pretest to posttest knee ROM measurements, RF and BF fascial displacement, and patient satisfaction. Results: Both groups improved pretest to posttest for knee-extension ROM, with a slight trend toward increased knee-extension ROM for the FR group. Both groups improved pretest to posttest for BF and RF fascial displacement, in favor of the IASTM group for BF fascial displacement. Both groups were equally satisfied. Conclusions: As both groups improved pretest to posttest, either treatment could be used.

scholarly journals Distraction Lengthening of First Metacarpal in Traumatic Thumb Amputations

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (03) ◽  
pp. 309-313
Author(s):  
Abid Saleem ◽  
Ramesh Kumar Sharma ◽  
Parmod Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Thumb Reconstruction ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Process Duration ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
The Mean ◽  
A Prospective Study

Abstract Introduction Based on the level of the thumb loss, phalangization, toe-to-thumb transfer, pollicization, and distraction callotasis of the first metacarpal are the various options available for reconstruction. The aims of the study were to observe the length gained in the distraction process, duration of treatment required, functional recovery in the form of pinch strength, sensations, and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods It was a prospective study of 10 patients of thumb amputation, conducted from January 2014 to July 2015. The patients’ age, mode of injury, level of amputation, and advantages and disadvantages of distraction callotasis were evaluated. Results The most common etiology of thumb loss was domestic accidents while working with a chaff cutter. The total duration of treatment was 124 (93–165) days and the mean gain in length was 25 (20–28) mm. The pinch strength increased from a mean of 0.91 to 2.06 kg, i.e., a 44.17% improvement from preoperative pinch strength. All of our patients retained their sensations of the reconstructed thumb post distraction. Conclusions Among many options for thumb reconstruction, distraction callotasis is a simple and safer option in the selective group of patients who are not keen on toe-to-thumb transfer which provide a significant improvement. The longer duration of treatment is the disadvantage associated with the need for proper counselling beforehand.

scholarly journals Effects of self-myofascial release interventions with or without sliding pressures on skin temperature, range of motion and perceived well-being: a randomized control pilot trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yann Kerautret ◽  
Aymeric Guillot ◽  
Carole Eyssautier ◽  
Guillaume Gibert ◽  
Franck Di Rienzo
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Muscle Pain ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Strength And Conditioning ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Randomized Control

Abstract Background Self-myofascial release is an emerging technique in strength and conditioning. Yet, there is no consensus regarding optimal practice guidelines. Here, we investigated the acute effects of various foam rolling interventions targeting quadriceps muscles, with or without sliding pressures. Methods We conducted a blinded randomized control pilot trial in 42 healthy weightlifting athletes over 4 weeks. Participants were randomly allocated to one of the four intervention (120 s massage routine) groups: foam rolling, roller massager, foam rolling with axial sliding pressures, foam rolling with transverse sliding pressures. Knee range of motion, skin temperature and subjective scores of the perceived heat, range of motion, muscle pain and relaxation were the dependent variables. Measurements were carried on before, after and up to 15 min (follow-up) after the massage intervention. Results The range of motion increased immediately after the various foam rolling interventions (+ 10.72%, 95% CI 9.51 to 11.95, p < 0.001), but progressively returned back to the pre-intervention baseline along within the 15 min post-intervention. Foam rolling was the most effective intervention to increase skin temperature from thermographic measures (+ 14.06%, 95% CI 10.97 to 17.10, p < 0.001), while the increase in perceived heat was comparable in all experimental groups (107%, 95% CI 91.08 to 122.61, p < 0.001). Conclusions Subjective indexes of heat, range of motion, muscle pain and relaxation improved immediately after the intervention, but also gradually returned to the pre-intervention baseline. Overall, combining foam rolling with sliding pressures did not yield additional benefits from objective measures.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TATTOO REMOVAL WITH SINGLE SESSION OF R20 TECHNIQUE AND CONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUE

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-16
Author(s):  
Mohini S. Bhagwat ◽  
Sharmila J. Agrawal ◽  
Virendra V. Saoji
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Laser Light ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Single Pass ◽  
Tattoo Removal ◽  
Long Duration

Background: Most suitable devices for tattoo removal at present are Q-switched ruby, Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers. 1 These are the current gold standard for laser tattoo removal . But there are few limitations, such as long duration of treatment, large interval between sessions; side effects such as blistering, scarring and dyschromia. The current methods attempted to reduce the total number of sessions and total duration to achieve clearing of tattoos. R20 method of tattoo removal is based on principle of repeated exposure of laser light in a single session. Aim: 1) to compare lightning of tattoos with a single pass Q-switched laser treatment with 4 treatment passes separated by 20 minutes 2) To compare the Adverse effects between two methods Methods and Material: It included 50 patients and were divided in half and randomized. Half of them received single pass treatment with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser 1064 nm used at energy of 360 mJ. Other half received multipass treatment (each pass at 20 minutes interval with maximum of 4 pass). Tattoo lightening and adverse effects compared 1month later i.e. after single session. Results: 1 month later, treatment with the R20 method was much more effective than conventional single-pass laser treatment. With R20 method, 100% patients experienced immediate erythema and edema, 16% patient experienced blistering, crusting. No obvious Scarring/permanent pigmentary changes in any patient. >75% fading experienced by 18 patients after single session, 50-75% fading in 4 patients, 40% experienced transient hypopigmentation. With single pass technique, all patients experienced <50% fading. Conclusion: With R20 method the number of sessions required for tattoo removal is greatly reduced thus decreasing the number of visits. It is more effective but also safe in most of the patients. The disadvantages are one single session can take 3½ to 4 hours.

scholarly journals An Acute Bout of Self-Myofascial Release Does Not Affect Drop Jump Performance despite an Increase in Ankle Range of Motion

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mark Godwin ◽  
Edward Stanhope ◽  
James Bateman ◽  
Holly Mills
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Drop Jump ◽  
Range Of Movement ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Significant Difference

This study examined the acute effects of self-myofascial release plus dynamic warm up versus dynamic warm up alone on ankle range of motion and drop jump performance. Twenty-five recreationally active participants (male: 16, female: 9) were randomly assigned into a foam rolling (FR) or a dynamic warm up group (CON) (age: 22.8 ± 3.9 years, body mass 75.9 ± 13.2 kg, stretch stature: 174.1 ± 10.1 cm). In a randomised crossover design, each participant completed two experimental sessions that were separated by seven days. Ankle range of movement was assessed while using a weight-bearing lunge test and drop jump performance was recorded via bilateral force plates. Following a 5 min cycle, the foam rolling group undertook self-myofascial release to the lower limb and thoracic/lumbar regions, followed by a dynamic warm up. The control group undertook the same initial warm up plus the dynamic exercises. The level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. There was a significant increase (p < 0.001) in ankle range of motion immediately after the warm up for both groups (pre CON: 37.5 ± 5.31, post CON: 39.8 ± 5.76; pre FR 38.7 ± 7, post FR: 40.3 ± 7.3 deg). No significant difference was found between the conditions (p > 0.05). There were no significant differences for any indices of jump performance (p > 0.05). Based on these results, foam rolling plus dynamic exercises does not appear to impair or enhance drop jump performance, despite the increases in ankle range of movement.

Posterior Thigh Foam Rolling Increases Knee Extension Fatigue and Passive Shoulder Range-of-Motion

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 987-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Estêvão R. Monteiro ◽  
Pablo B. Costa ◽  
Victor Gonçalves Corrêa Neto ◽  
Barbara J. Hoogenboom ◽  
James Steele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Posterior Thigh ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Shoulder Range

scholarly journals Novel Approach to Improving Knee Range of Motion in Arthrogryposis with a New Working Classification

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 546
Author(s):  
David S. Feldman ◽  
Troy J. Rand ◽  
Aaron J. Huser
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Flexion Contracture ◽  
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Flexion Contractures ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Femoral Shortening ◽  
The Mean

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a rare condition defined as contrac-tures in multiple joints. Surgical interventions for severe knee flexion contractures have included posterior release, distraction and extension with external fixation and distal femoral extension osteotomies. These operations have been able to achieve knee extension, but not increase the range of motion. The purpose of this study was to review our experience with peroneal nerve decompression, posterior knee release and proximal femoral shortening. We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts and radiographs of all patients with a diagnosis of arthrogryposis who underwent aforementioned procedure. There were 39 patients with 73 knees included in the analysis with a mean follow-up of 21 months. The mean preoperative arc of motion was 45° and last followup arc of motion was 79° (p < 0.0001). The mean last followup flexion contracture was 8° (p < 0.0001). Additional subanalyses were performed on those with followup greater than 24 months and those with flexion contractures > 60°; there were no differences found in these groups. This study demonstrates that it is possible to achieve a functional range of motion of the knees in patients with AMC while improving ambulatory function.

scholarly journals Effect of vibration foam rolling on the range of motion in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-233
Author(s):  
Se-Ju Park ◽  
So-In Lee ◽  
Ho-Jin Jeong ◽  
Byeong-Geun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Healthy Participants

Professionals use foam rollers to improve range of motion (ROM). Recently, a vibrating foam roller (VFR) that combines the vibration function with a foam roller (FR) has been used. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of a VFR on the improvement of ROM in healthy individuals. A systematic literature search was carried out in five international databases: PubMed, Embase, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Eight clinical studies, composed of six randomized controlled trials and two randomized crossover trials that involved 230 healthy participants were selected for analysis. Methodological quality was identified using the PEDro scale. The mean scores, 4.75±0.71, of the eight included studies, were classified as fair. The results demonstrated that the VFR achieved better gains than the FR in improving ROM (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.53; 95% confidence intervals [CIs], 0.29–0.77; I2=55%). The VFR was more effective in improving the ROM than the FR in the hip and knee joints (hip: SMD, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.28–0.85; I2=0%; knee: SMD, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.42–1.30; I2=79%). The VFR may be an additional option to improve the ROM in healthy adults and athletes.

scholarly journals Jogging and Practical-Duration Foam-Rolling Exercises and Range of Motion, Proprioception, and Vertical Jump in Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1171-1178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Romero-Franco ◽  
Javier Romero-Franco ◽  
Pedro Jiménez-Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Knee Flexion ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Foam Rolling ◽  
Hip Extension

Context Foam-rolling exercises are frequently included in warmups due to their benefits for increasing range of motion (ROM). However, their effects on proprioception and vertical jump have not been analyzed and therefore remain unclear. Moreover, the effects of performing practical-duration foam-rolling exercises after typical warmup exercises such as jogging are unknown. Objective To analyze the effects of jogging and practical-duration foam-rolling exercises on the ROM, knee proprioception, and vertical jump of athletes. Design Randomized controlled study. Setting Sports laboratory and university track. Patients or Other Participants Thirty athletes were randomly classified into an experimental group (EG) or control group (CG). Intervention(s) The EG performed 8-minute jogging and foam-rolling exercises. The CG performed 8-minute jogging. Main Outcome Measure(s) Knee flexion, hip extension, active knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion (ADF), knee-joint position sense, and countermovement jump (CMJ) were evaluated before the intervention (baseline), after (post 0 min), and 10 minutes later. Results The EG exhibited higher values for ADF and CMJ at post 0 min (ADF: P &lt; .001, d = 0.88; CMJ: P &lt; .001, d = 0.52) and 10 minutes later (ADF: P = .014, d = 0.41; CMJ: P = .006, d = 0.22) compared with baseline. Although the CG also showed increased CMJ at post 0 min (P = .044, d = 0.21), the EG demonstrated a greater increase (P = .021, d = 0.97). No differences were found in the remaining ROM variables (knee flexion, hip extension, active knee extension: P values &gt; .05). For knee-joint position sense, no differences were found (P &gt; .05). Conclusions Combining jogging and practical-duration foam rolling may increase ADF and CMJ without affecting knee proprioception and hip or knee ROM. Jogging by itself may slightly increase ADF and CMJ, but the results were better and were maintained after 10 minutes when foam rolling was added.

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