Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review
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Martínez Aranda, Luis Manuel; Sanz Matesanz, Manuel; García Mantilla, Ezequiel David; González Fernández, Francisco TomásEditorial
MDPI
Materia
Self-fascial massage Intervention programme Foam rolling
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2024-01-11Referencia bibliográfica
Martínez-Aranda, L.M.; Sanz-Matesanz, M.; García-Mantilla, E.D.; González-Fernández, F.T. Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review. J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2024, 9, 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk9010020
Resumen
Therapists and strength and conditioning specialists use self-myofascial release (SMR) as
an intervention tool through foam rollers or massage rollers for soft tissue massage, with the purpose
of improving mobility in the muscular fascia. Moreover, the use of SMR by professional and amateur
athletes during warm-ups, cool downs, and workouts can have significant effects on their physical
performance attributes, such as range of motion (ROM) and strength. The purpose of this study
was to analyse the literature pertaining to these types of interventions and their effects found in
different physical performance attributes for athletes. A systematic search was carried out using the
following databases: PUBMED, ISIWeb of Science, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane, including articles
up to September 2023. A total of 25 articles with 517 athletes were studied in depth. SMR seems to
have acute positive effects on flexibility and range of motion, without affecting muscle performance
during maximal strength and power actions, but favouring recovery perception and decreasing
delayed-onset muscle soreness. Some positive effects on agility and very short-range high-speed
actions were identified, as well. In conclusion, although there is little evidence of its method of
application due to the heterogeneity in that regard, according to our findings, SMR could be used as
an intervention to improve athletes’ perceptual recovery parameters, in addition to flexibility and
range of motion, without negatively affecting muscle performance.