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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Myofascial release"”.
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A Comparison of Myofascial Release and Ultrasound in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
… this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of myofascial release (MFR) compared to ultrasound (US) in treating musculoskeletal pain. Data in the form of number of trigger points, active range-of-motion of the affected joint, pain scale measurement, and a Treatment Response Questionnaire score, …
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Acute effects of self-myofascial release and static stretching on shoulder range of motion and performance in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit
… was to examine the acute effects of a) self-myofascial release (SMR), b) static stretching (SS), and c) the combination of self-myofascial release and static stretching (SMR+SS) on glenohumeral internal rotation range of motion and markers of shoulder performance (i.e. glenohumeral external …
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The effect of manual pressure release on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle
… has been advocated as effective treatment for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study aimed to investigate the effect of manual pressure release (MPR) on the pressure sensitivity of MTrPs in the upper tapezius muscle using a novel pressure algometer. Asymptomatic subjects were screened …
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The acute effect vibrating foam rollers have on the lower extremities' ability to produce power
… examine the effect that vibration through self-myofascial release in combination with a dynamic stretch routine had on maximum power output. Twenty-one collegiate volleyball athletes agreed to participate in the study. The design was a randomized cross-over design in which all participants …
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Does Foam Rolling have a Positive Effect on Performance and Recovery from Post Exercise Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review of the Literature to Guide Practitioners on the use of Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a form of myofascial release performed by the individual using their body weight, as opposed to the pressure being applied by the clinician. Foam rolling is currently used by athletes at all levels, from recreational to elite athletes. Foam rolling is used as a warm up to aid …
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Axillary web syndrome after treatment for breast cancer: An exploration of imaging evidence of fascial changes and its relationship to clinical variables
… Furthermore, the authors hypothesised that myofascial physiotherapy could aid in cord resolution and symptom improvement and that it would reflect in fascial changes on US. The current descriptive, observational, pilot, proof-of-concept case-series study focused on fascial changes before and …
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Effects of Static Versus Dynamic Cupping on Ankle Dorsiflexion
<p><strong>PURPOSE</strong>: Cupping therapy involves lifting and separating fascial tissue to facilitate stretching and promote blood flow. Although cupping is a common treatment modality for pain, studies are inconsistent in regards to whether cupping improves other outcomes, like range of …