Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore …

Key Points The meta-analysis on joint range of motion (ROM) increases revealed a small
effect size in favor of an acute bout of stretching compared to the control condition. Subgroup …

Background Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot
is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the …

Context: Restricted dorsiflexion (DF) at the ankle joint can cause acute and chronic injuries
at the ankle and knee. Myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization …

This study aimed to determine whether foam roller with vibration (FRV) can improve
hamstring flexibility and jump performance in young adults. Twenty subjects were randomly …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to research the effect of performing the suboccipital
muscle inhibition (SMI) and self-myofascial release (SMFR) techniques in the suboccipital …

[Purpose] This study aims to examined the effect of the self-myofascial release induced with
a foam roller on the reduction of stress by measuring the serum concentration of …

Abstract Background and Study Aim. Muay thai is a combat sport in which the competitors
kick, punch, knee, elbow and growl with their opponents. The strength of the leg muscles …

[Purpose] This study is designed to compare the effects of abdominal drawing-in exercise
and myofascial release on pain, flexibility, and balance of elderly females.[Subjects and …

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether implementing a myofascial release (MFR)
protocol designed to restore the myofascial properties of the diaphragm has any effect on …