Article
Sport Sciences
Danguole Satkunskiene, Mani Mirab Zadeh Ardekani, Ra'ad M. Khair, Goda Kutraite, Kristina Venckuniene, Audrius Snieckus, Sigitas Kamandulis
Summary: A comparison was made between foam rolling and neurodynamic nerve gliding to evaluate their effects on soccer players. The results showed that neurodynamic nerve gliding increased range of motion and had potential benefits for the players.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Feng Wang, Zhihua Zhang, Chengliang Li, Delong Zhu, Yueying Hu, Honghao Fu, Huan Zhai, Yongjun Wang
Summary: This study compared the effects of vibration foam rollers (VFRs) and commercial portable vibration percussion devices (PVPDs) on warm-up performance in tennis players. The results showed that using VFRs can immediately enhance power, reactive strength, and change of direction performance, while using PVPDs can immediately improve reactive strength performance.
Article
Rehabilitation
Marcos Roberto Queiroga, Luana Santos Lima, Lucas Eduardo Campos de Oliveira, Daniel Zanardini Fernandes, Vinicius Muller Reis Weber, Sandra Aires Ferreira, Nata Gomes de Lima Stavinski, Edgar Ramos Vieira
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of MR on lower limb ROM, sit and reach, and horizontal jump distance in male university students. Results showed that MR increased sit and reach distance, left hip extension, and left plantar flexion, but did not affect horizontal jump distance in uninjured, male university students.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Anna Folli, Filippo Ghirlanda, Corrado Cescon, Alessandro Schneebeli, Celine Weber, Patrick Vetterli, Marco Barbero
Summary: The study found that roller massager (RM) was significantly more effective in increasing hamstring muscle flexibility compared to passive static stretching (PSS) and placebo intervention (PL). However, none of the interventions had a significant impact on muscle strength in the short term.
SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Andreas Konrad, Daniel Bernsteiner, Marina Maren Reiner, Masatoshi Nakamura, Markus Tilp
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of an intense warm-up either before or after foam rolling (FR) with the effects of FR without any additional intense warm-up in both females and males. The results showed that ROM increased significantly following the interventions in all groups, but there were no significant changes in CMJ height, MVIC peak torque, or MVDC peak torque.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Haroldo Gualter Santana, Gabriel Andrade Paz, Jeffrey M. Willardson, Deborah de Araujo Farias, Humberto Miranda
Summary: The study aimed to compare the acute effects of different foam rolling periods on lower-body muscles and found that foam rolling did not have any effects on performance, myoelectric activity, and rating of perceived exertion during high intensity resistance training for lower limb exercises.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biology
Carlos Lopez-de-Celis, Pedro Izquierdo-Nebreda, Vanessa Gonzalez-Rueda, Aida Cadellans-Arroniz, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz, Elena Bueno-Gracia, Albert Perez-Bellmunt
Summary: This study evaluated the short-term effects of three types of hamstring stretching on hamstring length and observed the type of response and perceived sense of effort. The results showed that all stretching techniques increased hamstring length, with SLR stretching producing the highest percentage of neural responses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Fernando Afanador-Restrepo, Carlos Rodriguez-Lopez, Yulieth Rivas-Campo, Mateo Baena-Marin, Yolanda Castellote-Caballero, Raul Quesada-Ortiz, Maria Catalina Osuna-Perez, Maria del Carmen Carcelen-Fraile, Agustin Aibar-Almazan
Summary: This study compares the effects of myofascial release with Findings-Oriented Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) combined with Foam Roller (FR) versus FR alone on the physical performance of university athletes. The study found that OMT combined with FR generated more and better effects in all evaluated tests. It was concluded that OMT combined with FR is better for improving ROM, muscle power, strength, and flexibility, while FR alone only improves dynamic flexibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Katja Martina Bartsch, Christian Baumgart, Juergen Freiwald, Jan Wilke, Gunda Slomka, Sascha Turnhoefer, Christoph Egner, Matthias W. Hoppe, Werner Klingler, Robert Schleip
Summary: The study developed experts' consensus on the contraindications and cautions of foam rolling through a Delphi process, identifying open wounds and bone fractures as contraindications, and local tissue inflammation, deep vein thrombosis, osteomyelitis, and myositis ossificans as cautions. Further evaluation by medical professionals and collection of clinical data are needed to assess the risks and provide guidance for different applications and professional backgrounds.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Laura Rodrigues, Patricia Cilene Freitas Sant'Anna, Marcelo La Torre, William Dhein
Summary: The study showed that myofascial release techniques can increase flexibility without affecting the electromyographic activity of the lumbar erector spinae muscles in healthy individuals.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Tian-Tian Chang, Zhe Li, Yuan-Chun Zhu, Xue-Qiang Wang, Zhi-Jie Zhang
Summary: Self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the calf is an effective method for decreasing the stiffness of the gastrocnemius and increasing ankle dorsiflexion ROM, which has been shown to be associated with reduced injury risk in the ankle.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gonzalo Torres, Estrella Armada-Cortes, Javier Rueda, Alejandro F. San Juan, Enrique Navarro
Summary: Surface electromyography is a valid tool for assessing quadriceps and hamstring muscle activation in professional male and female soccer teams. The study found differences in muscle activation patterns between male and female players, particularly in the vastus medialis:vastus lateralis ratio. These differences could be useful in injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Physiology
Andreas Konrad, Masatoshi Nakamura, Florian K. Paternoster, Markus Tilp, David G. Behm
Summary: This review compared the immediate and prolonged effects of stretching and foam rolling on range of motion (ROM) in healthy participants. The results showed no significant differences in ROM immediately and 10-20 minutes after the interventions between stretching and foam rolling. Therefore, both interventions can be considered equally effective for acutely increasing ROM.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Holly M. Bush, Justin M. Stanek, Joshua D. Wooldridge, Stephanie L. Stephens, Jessica S. Barrack
Summary: Limited dorsiflexion range of motion is common and can predispose individuals to lower extremity injuries. The Graston Technique has been shown to significantly increase ankle dorsiflexion in patients with deficits, but no significant differences were found between GT and IASTM interventions.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul Fauris, Carlos Lopez-de-Celis, Max Canet-Vintro, Juan Carlos Martin, Luis Llurda-Almuzara, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz, Noe Labata-Lezaun, Mathias Simon, Albert Perez-Bellmunt
Summary: This study showed that self-myofascial release (SMR) on any segment of the superficial back line (SBL) can improve hamstring flexibility and ankle dorsiflexion. The posterior part of the sural fascia had the greatest effect when the intervention was brief (30 s to 2 min), while the posterior part of the crural fascia was more effective when the intervention lasted longer (5 or 10 min). In general, 50% of the flexibility gain was achieved within the first 2 minutes of SMR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nico Nitzsche, Tobias Siebert, Henry Schulz, Norman Stutzig
Summary: This study investigated the effect of additional plyometric training on the reactive jumping performance and lower leg muscle strength in rhythmic gymnasts. The results showed that the additional training significantly improved the jump height, reactive strength index, and performance in sport-specific tests.
ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Sven Weidner, Andre Tomalka, Christian Rode, Tobias Siebert
Summary: Eccentric muscle contractions play a vital role in our daily life, and the effect of stretch velocity on muscle force redevelopment has been investigated. The results suggest that the stretch velocity influences the occurrence of Give and force redevelopment. These findings have important implications for improving muscle models and predictions in multibody simulations.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Alice Minghetti, Oliver Faude, Lars Donath, Henner Hanssen
Summary: This study found that a gross motor skill-based exercise intervention has positive effects on micro- and macro-vascular health in preschoolers. Children who received the intervention showed better performance in gross motor skills assessment compared to the control group, while differences in other vascular health parameters were minimal. Motor skill-based interventions are important for incorporating physical activity in preschools and improving gross motor proficiency at a young age. Further research is needed to explore the potential of these interventions as a primary prevention strategy in healthy preschoolers.
JOURNAL OF CHILD HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Sebastian Ludyga, Steffen Held, Ludwig Rappelt, Lars Donath, Stefanie Klatt
Summary: In young and middle-aged adults, executive function is associated with success in work-life and mental health. Physical activity combined with cognitive training has the potential to benefit executive function, with combined exercise and working memory training showing the greatest benefits for working memory and single executive function training being most effective for inhibitory control. Working memory training and coordinative exercise ranked second and third in effectiveness for both executive function outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Florian Micke, Steffen Held, Jessica Lindenthal, Lars Donath
Summary: This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of different electromyostimulation (EMS) interventions on performance parameters in athletes. The study found that a combination of resistance training with superimposed EMS and additional jump training had the highest effects on strength and jump outcomes. Jump training with superimposed whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) showed the highest effect on sprint outcomes, while high intensity bodyweight resistance training with superimposed WB-EMS had the highest effect on aerobic capacity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Fabian Kempter, Lorena Lantella, Norman Stutzig, Joerg Fehr, Tobias Siebert
Summary: Rotated head postures during low or moderate crash events can affect the static and dynamic behavior of muscle activity, potentially altering neck injury mechanisms.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Thomas Reichel, Steffen Held, Anthony Schwarz, Sebastian Hacker, Fabian Wesemann, Lars Donath, Karsten Krueger
Summary: This study investigated the acute response of exercise-sensitive biomarkers in capillary plasma to an acute incremental running test. The results showed that the concentrations of most biomarkers increased in the capillary plasma after exercise. However, the associations between capillary plasma and venous serum were low.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Steffen Held, Brent Raiteri, Ludwig Rappelt, Daniel Hahn, Lars Donath
Summary: A rowing cycle involves active fascicle stretch at the muscle level, with the intensity and style of rowing affecting the amount of stretch. High-intensity rowing shows the longest, largest, and fastest active stretch. These findings are important for understanding the mechanisms behind rowing performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Fabian Walter, Robert Seydewitz, Philipp Mitterbach, Tobias Siebert, Markus Boel
Summary: A three-dimensional model was developed to describe the passive mechanical behavior of anisotropic skeletal muscle tissue, and its validity was validated through experimental tests. The results showed that the mechanical behavior of the tissue varied depending on the fiber orientation and deformation mode, and the extensive dataset collected in this study can be used for different error measurements.
BIOMECHANICS AND MODELING IN MECHANOBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Lisa Klemm, Robert Seydewitz, Tobias Siebert, Markus Boel
Summary: The contraction activation of smooth muscle in the stomach wall (SW) is coordinated by slow electrical waves initiated and propagated by interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC). This model integrates a biophysically based model of ICC pacemaker activity and a mechanical feedback mechanism to simulate gastric slow waves induced by abnormal stretching of the antral SW. The model predicts stretch-induced gastric arrhythmias, such as the emergence of an ectopic pacemaker in the gastric antrum.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Steffen Held, Ludwig Rappelt, Jan-Philip Deutsch, Lars Donath
Summary: Research shows that the non-failure-based velocity-based resistance training with load and volume matching (VL10) has a smaller negative impact on jump and sprint performance and shorter recovery time compared to the failure-based 1-repetition maximum-based resistance training to failure (TRF).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biophysics
Christian Rode, Andre Tomalka, Reinhard Blickhan, Tobias Siebert
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Stefan Papenkort, Mischa Borsdorf, Markus Boel, Tobias Siebert
Summary: This study presents a realistic 3D geometry model of the porcine stomach based on photogrammetric reconstruction, which can be used for future investigations on stomach functioning. The study also provides data on the thickness distribution of the stomach wall's mucosa and tunica muscularis, as well as an algorithm for computing longitudinal and circumferential directions at local points.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Matthew Araz, Sven Weidner, Fabio Izzi, Alexander Badri-Sproewitz, Tobias Siebert, Daniel F. B. Haeufle
Summary: Neuromuscular control loops experience communication delays, but mammals can run robustly even in adverse conditions. Muscle preflexes, which act within milliseconds, may be crucial for this ability. Our study quantifies muscle work during the preflex phase and tests its force modulation, finding that muscles exhibit a stereotypical stiffness response and a velocity adaptation to the force related to the perturbation. These findings highlight the activity-dependent nature of muscle stiffness and damping characteristics, indicating that neural control can anticipate ground conditions and lead to neuromuscular adaptation.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tobias Walter, Norman Stutzig, Tobias Siebert
Summary: This study investigates the effect of an active exoskeleton on back muscle activity when lifting weights. It was found that the use of the active exoskeleton significantly reduces muscle activity and perceived exertion. Therefore, active exoskeletons provide noticeable support when lifting heavy weights, reducing muscle activity and pressure on the lumbar region.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)