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Research: MONTEIRO and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 275
Abstract
MONTEIRO and COLLEAGUES, 1. Department of Gymnastics, School of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: profestevaomonteiro@gmail.com; 2. School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Electronic address: mtc118@mun.ca; 3. Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Electronic address: d.frost@utoronto.ca; 4. Department of Gymnastics, School of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: jsnovaes@terra.com.br investigated short-term changes in passive hip flexion (HF) and extension (HE) after foam rolling (FR) and roller massage (RM).
Background
Increases in joint range of motion may be beneficial in both improving performance and reducing the risk of injury.
Methodology
The purpose of this study was to investigate short-term changes in passive hip flexion (HF) and extension (HE) after foam rolling (FR) and roller massage (RM) durations of 60 and 120s. Ten recreationally active men (27.6 ± 2.4 years old; 164.8 ± 6.6 cm; 62.2 ± 8.0 kg; 24.2 ± 2.1 m2/kg) were recruited for this study. Subjects performed foam rolling (FR) and roller massage (RM) on the hamstrings for 60 (FR60 and RM60) and 120 (FR120 and RM120) seconds.
Results
Significant differences between FR120 and RM60 were observed in both HF (p < 0.001) and HE (p < 0.001) suggesting an intervention (roller style) effect. Furthermore, significant differences (p < 0.001) between RM60 and RM120 suggest a dosage based response.
Conclusion
Thus, the findings indicate that different roller type or rolling volume may affect range-of-motion.
References
Monteiro ER1, Cavanaugh MT2, Frost DM3, Novaes JD4. Is self-massage an effective joint range-of-motion strategy? A pilot study. J Bodyw Mov Ther.;21(1):223-226. Jan 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.10.003. Epub Oct 21 2016.
Comment
The above study suggests that foam rolling and roller massage may improve range of motion and reduce injury risk.
