A Comparison of the Pressure Exerted on Soft Tissue by 2 Myofascial Rollers

被引:96
作者
Curran, Patrick F. [1 ]
Fiore, Russell D. [2 ]
Crisco, Joseph J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Brown Univ, Rhode Isl Hosp, Warren Alpert Med Sch, Dept Orthopaed, Providence, RI 02903 USA
[2] Brown Univ, Dept Athlet & Phys Educ, Providence, RI 02903 USA
关键词
flexibility; myofascial release;
D O I
10.1123/jsr.17.4.432
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 [康复医学与理疗学];
摘要
Context: Self-myofascial release (SMR) is it technique used to treat myofascial restrictions and restore soft-tissue extensibility. Purpose: To determine whether the pressure and contact area on the lateral thigh differ between a Multilevel rigid roller (MRR) and a Bio-Foam roller (BFR) for participants performing SMR. Participants: Tell healthy young men and women. Methods: Participants performed an SMR technique on the lateral thigh using both myofascial rollers. Thin-film pressure sensels recorded pressure and contact area during each SMR trial. Results: Mean sensel pressure exerted on the Soft tissue of the lateral thigh by the MRR (51.8 +/- 10.7 KPa) was significantly (P <.001) greater than that of the conventional BFR (33.4 +/- 6.4 kPa). Mean contact area of the MRR (47.0 +/- 16.1 cm(2)) was significantly (P <.005) less than that of the BFR (68.4 +/- 25.3 cm(2)). Conclusion: The significantly higher pressure and isolated contact area with the MRR suggest a potential benefit in SMR.
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页码:432 / 442
页数:11
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