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Nakamura, Masatoshi ; Konrad, Andreas ; Ryosuke, Kiyono ; Sato, Shigeru ; Yahata, Kaoru ; Yoshida, Riku ; Murakami, Yuta ; Sanuki, Futaba ; Wilke, Jan:
Sex Differences in the Mechanical and Neurophysiological Response to Roller Massage of the Plantar Flexors.
In: Journal of Sports Science & Medicine.
Vol. 20
(2021)
.
- pp. 665-671.
ISSN 1303-2968
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2021.665
Abstract in another language
Self-massage using foam rollers, sticks, or balls has become a popular technique to enhance joint range of motion (ROM). Although increases are reported to be larger in females than males, the mechanisms of this observation are unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of roller massage (RM) on ROM, passive tissue stiffness, and neurophysiological markers as a function of sex. Males (n = 15, 22.8 ± 2.9 yrs.) and females (n = 14, 21.1 ± 0.7 yrs.) performed three 60-second bouts of calf RM. Outcomes assessed pre-, and post-intervention included passive dorsiflexion (DF) ROM, passive tissue stiffness, passive torque, DF angle at the first stretch sensation, shear elastic modulus, and spinal excitability. DF ROM (+35.9 %), passive torque at DF ROM (+46.4 %), DF angle at first stretch sensation (+32.9 %), and pain pressure threshold (+25.2 %) increased in both groups (p<.05) with no differences between males and females (p > 0.05). No changes were observed for passive stiffness, shear elastic modulus, and spinal excitability (p > 0.05). Roller massage may increase ROM independently of sex, which, in the present study, could not be ascribed to alterations in passive stiffness or neurophysiological markers. Future studies may further elucidate the role of sensory alterations as possible factors driving RM-induced changes in flexibility.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | H/M ratio; Shear elastic modulus; dorsiflexion range of motion; pain pressure threshold; passive torque; stretch tolerance |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Department of Sport Science > Chair Sport Science I - Neuromotorik und Bewegung > Chair Sport Science I - Neuromotorik und Bewegung - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Jan Wilke |
| Result of work at the UBT: | No |
| DDC Subjects: | 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 610 Medicine and health |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Apr 2024 12:25 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 06:40 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/89206 |