Comparing Effects of Caffeine and Total Motion Release Technique on Cognitive, Neuromuscular, and Anaerobic Function in Semi-Professional Male Sprinters: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Physiotherapy Research International Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1002/pri.70057

Parsa Safapour, Kazem Malmir, Zinat Ashnagar, Sara Fereydounnia, Koroush Djafarian, Morteza Ahmadi

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Background and purpose: As sprinting gains popularity, enhancing anaerobic capacity, neuromuscular function, and cognitive performance is crucial. This study evaluated the effects of Total Motion Release (TMR) and caffeine on these functions in male sprinters to optimize performance strategies.

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 56 male sprinters were randomly assigned to control, caffeine, TMR, or caffeine plus TMR groups. The Stroop test, Eriksen flanker task, FMS, and Wingate test were used pre- and post-intervention, with effects analyzed via within- and between-group comparisons.

Results: Flanker congruent and incongruent reaction times significantly decreased with caffeine, TMR, or the combination of both (p < 0.05), with caffeine showing the greatest effect on congruent reaction times (p < 0.05). All groups except the control improved their FMS scores, but no group was significantly superior. Peak, average, and relative peak power increased in all groups except the caffeine group (p > 0.05), with no group outperforming the others. Heart rate showed a slight increase in the group receiving both caffeine and TMR (p < 0.05).

Discussion: Caffeine increases cognitive function, while TMR boosts accuracy, power, and neuromuscular function. Combined, they improve cognitive performance and reduce reaction times. TMR improves anaerobic capacity; caffeine has minimal impact. Caffeine may be better for those without sensitivity, while TMR can support neuromuscular readiness, power, and accuracy. TMR is recommended, especially for high-acceleration sports.

Trial registration: The study was registered with the IRCT committee (No: IRCT20230708058720N1, March 13, 2024).

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比较咖啡因和全运动释放技术对半职业男性短跑运动员认知、神经肌肉和无氧功能的影响：一项随机对照试验。

背景和目的：随着短跑的普及，增强无氧能力、神经肌肉功能和认知能力是至关重要的。本研究评估了全运动释放（TMR）和咖啡因对男性短跑运动员这些功能的影响，以优化表现策略。方法：在这项随机对照试验中，56名男性短跑运动员被随机分为对照组、咖啡因组、TMR组或咖啡因加TMR组。干预前后分别采用Stroop检验、Eriksen flanker任务、FMS和Wingate检验，通过组内和组间比较分析效果。结果：侧侧一致和不一致的反应时间在咖啡因、TMR或两者结合的情况下显著减少（p 0.05），没有组优于其他组。在同时接受咖啡因和TMR的小组中，心率略有增加(p讨论：咖啡因提高认知功能，而TMR提高准确性、力量和神经肌肉功能。结合起来，它们能提高认知能力，缩短反应时间。TMR提高厌氧能力；咖啡因的影响微乎其微。咖啡因可能对那些不敏感的人更好，而TMR可以支持神经肌肉的准备，力量和准确性。建议使用TMR，特别是高加速度运动。试验注册：本研究已在IRCT委员会注册（编号：IRCT20230708058720N1, 2024年3月13日）。

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期刊介绍： Physiotherapy Research International is an international peer reviewed journal dedicated to the exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to specialist areas of physiotherapy theory, practice, and research. Our aim is to promote a high level of scholarship and build on the current evidence base to inform the advancement of the physiotherapy profession. We publish original research on a wide range of topics e.g. Primary research testing new physiotherapy treatments; methodological research; measurement and outcome research and qualitative research of interest to researchers, clinicians and educators. Further, we aim to publish high quality papers that represent the range of cultures and settings where physiotherapy services are delivered. We attract a wide readership from physiotherapists and others working in diverse clinical and academic settings. We aim to promote an international debate amongst the profession about current best evidence based practice. Papers are directed primarily towards the physiotherapy profession, but can be relevant to a wide range of professional groups. The growth of interdisciplinary research is also key to our aims and scope, and we encourage relevant submissions from other professional groups. The journal actively encourages submissions which utilise a breadth of different methodologies and research designs to facilitate addressing key questions related to the physiotherapy practice. PRI seeks to encourage good quality topical debates on a range of relevant issues and promote critical reflection on decision making and implementation of physiotherapy interventions.