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{"title":"The effect of hamstrings foam rolling on tissue mechanical properties as measured by MyotonPRO in healthy men – A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Przemysław Dębski ,&nbsp;Ewelina Białas,&nbsp;Rafał Gnat","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Foam Rolling (FR) is one of the most popular self-administered therapeutic method, however, its actual impact on mechanical properties of myofascial tissue remains unclear. Moreover, there is an ongoing debate concerning the critical physiological mechanisms activated in therapies using the mechanical pressure and the optimal selection of pressure parameters. This study aimed to determine the effect of FR on mechanical properties (elasticity, stiffness etc.) of myofascial tissues of posterior thigh, compare them with interventions containing certain elements of FR without mechanical pressure on the tissue, and try to determine the main causative factor for FR effects.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Ninety-six active, healthy men (age 18–35) were randomly assigned to one of six groups within the randomized controlled trial design. The interventions (independent factor: intervention) were: Foam Rolling (ROL), FR-like-movement without roller (MOV), sitting straight - control (SIT). All interventions were applied for 30 or 120 s (independent factor: time). The primary outcomes were biomechanical parameters measured with the MyotonPRO device in six groups distinguished by the experimental factors. Measurements were taken at the baseline and after the interventions (repeated measures factor). Mixed model of ANOVA was applied to test for statistical differences.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant differences were revealed for the two independent factors, the repeated measures factor as well as their all interactions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>As far as the effect exerted on mechanical properties of the myofascial tissue is concerned, FR intervention could not be regarded superior to other interventions (FR-like-movement without a roller) or control condition (sitting straight).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 387-396"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gait profiles of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy according to their gross motor levels","authors":"Rejane Vale Gonçalves,&nbsp;Marina Barbosa Mendes,&nbsp;Priscilla Rezende Pereira Figueiredo,&nbsp;Renan Alves Resende,&nbsp;Sérgio Teixeira da Fonseca,&nbsp;Marisa Cotta Mancini,&nbsp;Marina de Brito Brandão","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Understanding gait alterations of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) classified at different levels of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) contributes to properly guided clinical reasoning. This study aims to identify a set of gait parameters that elucidate the gait profiles of children and adolescents with unilateral and bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP; BSCP), according to their GMFCS level.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Cross-sectional study, 115 children/adolescents aged 7–17 years, GMFCS I-III, were evaluated using the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score. Categorical principal component (PC) analysis grouped gait deviations by CP type and GMFCS levels. Mann Whitney and One-Way ANOVA compared the PC scores between GMFCS I-II (USCP) and I-III (BSCP).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two PCs explained 51.3% of the gait deviation variance (USCP). Individuals with GMFCS II showed alterations in their foot, knee, hip, and trunk joints in sagittal plane, that differentiate them from level I (p = 0.029). Among participants with BSCP, three PCs explained 53.3% of the variance. GMFCS II (p = 0.007) and III (p = 0.004) differed from level I in all lower limb joints, pelvis, and trunk.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Individuals with USCP/GMFCS II have a more flexed gait pattern than those with USCP/GMFCS I. Similarly, individuals with BSCP/GMFCS II and III showed alterations typically found in those with a crouch gait pattern.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The alterations that can differentiate groups of functional mobility should be carefully evaluated, as these alterations are likely to cause greater functional impact in one group than in another.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 313-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Balance training exercises and postural control in overweight and obese children: A systematic review","authors":"Sushma KC,&nbsp;Manu Goyal,&nbsp;Shweta Sharma,&nbsp;Kanu Goyal","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.036","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.036","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Childhood Obesity causes potential changes in sensory input and disrupts postural control and stability. Implementing balance exercises has been shown to improve postural impairment, enhance motor task development, and reduce the risk of injury in this population.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The aim of this study is to discover balance exercises to enhance postural control in overweight and obese children.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Systematic literature review.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A comprehensive search was conducted across five electronic databases to find randomized controlled/randomized controlled clinical/Quasi-experimental studies pertaining to balance control exercises and childhood obesity. Each reviewer used the PEDro scale to independently assess the data that was retrieved from studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria. A risk-of-bias assessment was also conducted.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 4 articles were assimilated in the systematic review. Two independent authors verified and screened data, third author double-checked and searched for additional articles. The PEDro scale rated the studies as moderate to good (scores &gt;6), with minimal bias. Key biases stemmed from the lack of blinding and concealment.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There is strong evidence suggesting that balance exercise not only enhance stability but also address the difficulties associated with excess body weight. Thus, the integration of balance exercises in the regimen of overweight and obese children proves effective in advancing postural control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 344-351"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of vestibular rehabilitation on preterm children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy: Case report","authors":"Merve Kurt-Aydin ,&nbsp;Pelin Atalan Efkere ,&nbsp;Tülay Tarsuslu","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Cerebral Palsy (CP), a common neurodevelopmental disorder, impacts the developing brain and leads to motor, postural, and sensory impairments in children. Since sensory processing, especially vestibular input, is crucial for balance, coordination, and movement quality, this case report aimed to investigate the effects of vestibular rehabilitation on muscle tone, motor function, and development in two preterm children with spastic hemiparetic CP.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Demographic information and birth history were recorded, and assessments were conducted at the beginning and end of the 10-week vestibular rehabilitation program. Muscle tone was evaluated using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), while motor development was measured with the Denver II Developmental Screening Test (DDST II) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After the 10-week vestibular rehabilitation program, both cases showed improvement on the DDST II: the first case in fine motor-adaptive, language, and gross motor areas; the second in personal-social, language, and gross motor areas. Upper extremity hypertonus scores decreased by 2 and 3 points, and lower extremity hypertonus by 5 points in each case. Additionally, total AIMS scores increased from 22 to 28 in the first case and from 16 to 23 in the second.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This case report suggests that vestibular rehabilitation may be beneficial in improving motor function and reducing hypertonus in preterm infants with spastic CP. These positive findings indicate that incorporating vestibular rehabilitation could enhance outcomes in the rehabilitation of children with CP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 297-301"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The correlation between balance and trunk extensor strength in patients with chronic low back pain with hamstring tightness","authors":"MohammadBagher Shamsi ,&nbsp;Maryam Mirzaei ,&nbsp;Reza Fatahian ,&nbsp;Shapour Jaberzadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore the possible association of balance and trunk extensor strength in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients having tightened hamstring muscle.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this correlational study, a total of forty-five patients with CLBP (mean age 38.80 ± 11.14 years) who had hamstring tightness, were examined. A back dynamometer was used to assess trunk extensor strength. The anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM) and poster lateral (PL) reach distances were measured by Y balance test (YBT). YBT Composite reach distance scores were calculated by the summed average of right/left ANT, PL, and PM normalized to leg length. Uni-variate and multivariate general linear model (GLM) were used to comprehensively examine the best predictors of reach distance performance on YBT.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean ± SD age of the patients was 38.80 ± 11.14 years; 68.9% were men. The mean ± SD of composite balance distances and trunk strength scores were 68.23 ± 13.61 and 105.82 ± 54.51, respectively. Trunk extensor strength (β = 9.85, 95% CI: 6.02 to 13.68, p &lt; 0.001) and height of patients (β = 5.25, 95% CI: 1.21 to 9.29, p = 0.012) have positive association with balance whereas individual factors (such as age, gender, weight and BMI) showed no significant association with the balance performance (P &gt; 0.05 for all).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings underscore the significant positive association between trunk extensor strength and balance performance, highlighting the potential role of targeted interventions to improve both factors concurrently.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 375-380"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143169840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of anorexia nervosa inpatient physiotherapy adapted program (ANIPAP): A clinical trial","authors":"Emilio Minano-Garrido ,&nbsp;Daniel Catalán-Matamoros ,&nbsp;Gonzalo Pagán Acosta ,&nbsp;Antonia Gómez-Conesa","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.043","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.043","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a mental health pathology with severe somatic consequences that increase the vital risk. The collateral effects by several undernourishment has been studied but the autonomy of within a physical activity context and muscle strength research are insufficient. The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of the adapted exercise physiotherapy program on AN inpatients to improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL), body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory endurance (CRE), peak-expiratory-flow (PEF), and both, muscle and manual strength.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>26 females hospitalized for AN, severely malnourished (mean age 22.21, and mean BMI 15.01), were divided into two groups: experimental treatment (EG) and control (CG). The treatment sessions were administered 3 days/week, for 4 weeks (including active and counter-resistance mobilizations of the limbs and trunk and breathing exercises).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There was a significant group–time interaction in BMI [F = 2.401, p = 0.04, η2 = 0.008], HRQOL [F = 10.877, p &lt; 0.05, η2 = 0.097], PEF [F = 5.50, p = 0.0295, η2 = 0.20], the muscular strength of triceps brachii [F = 4.417, p = 0.005, η2 = 0.038], thumb opposition [F = 3.595, p = 0.015, η2 = 0.035] and quadriceps [F = 3.739, p = 0.013, η2 = 0.028]. Also showed a significant effect (p &lt; 0.05) on time in CRE, manual strength, and muscular strength (left and right).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Following a 4-week treatment, the adapted physiotherapy program demonstrated significant improvements among patients with severe undernutrition due to AN.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 337-343"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A controlled study on the effect of online-Pilates suspension with self-awareness on fear of falling and quality of life in women with multiple Sclerosis","authors":"Samira Ghasemi ,&nbsp;Maryam Kavyani ,&nbsp;Akram Kavyani ,&nbsp;Behrouz Abdoli","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) are increasingly using online complementary therapies to improve their quality of life and reduce fear of falling. Self-awareness is a critical component in enhancing physical and psychological well-being. Recognizing deficits is essential for designing effective rehabilitation strategies that address both functionality and psychological aspects. This study investigates the influence of Pilates Suspension with Self-awareness on quality of life (QOL) and the fear of falling (FOF) in pwMS.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The study involved 24 participants in two intervention groups, one receiving Pilates suspension with Benson relaxation (n = 7) and the other using Jacobson relaxation (n = 8). We also included a control group (n = 7). The participants engaged in three weekly sessions (7 weeks) using relaxation training to improve self-awareness. Data was collected using the FES-I 7-Item and MSIS-29 scales before and after the intervention. Due to the pandemic, all assessments and training sessions were conducted online.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study found significant improvements in FES-I and MSIS-29 scores between baseline and intervention phases for PSBR and PSJR, but no significant difference was observed between the two groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Pilates suspension with self-awareness significantly impacts the physical and psychological wellness of pwMS. Our study recommends adopting a comprehensive, tailored training protocol to address both aspects effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 352-359"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The combined effect of biofeedback training and osteopathic procedures for the treatment of functional daytime urinary incontinence: A prospective, randomized clinical trial","authors":"Hany Mohamed Ibrahim Elgohary ,&nbsp;Ahmed M. Elfahl ,&nbsp;Mohamed Nader Elkholy","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Functional daytime urinary incontinence (FDTUI) is characterized by involuntary urine leakage during the day. This prospective, randomized clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of combined biofeedback training and osteopathic procedures in treating FDTUI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study involved 117 randomly assigned to three groups: group A received combined therapy of biofeedback training, osteopathy techniques, and behavioural modifications; Group B received biofeedback training and behavioural modifications, while Group C received osteopathy techniques and behavioural modifications. The interventions were carried out over 10 weeks, followed by an 8-week follow-up. Outcome measures included the 24-h pad test, Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (PLUTSS), and the bladder diary. Data analysis was based on the 37 participants per group who completed the entire intervention and follow-up period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>While all three interventions improved urinary incontinence symptoms, there were no significant differences between the three groups at the beginning of the study. Statistical analysis demonstrated substantial improvement in PLUTSS and 24-h pad test scores when compared between the three groups before and after the intervention period (MD -19.43, −12.03, −11.73 for PLUTSS, while the pad test was −46.46, −38.19, −37.35 for groups A, B, and C respectively), as well as in the bladder diary measures after the 10-week intervention period. These improvements were sustained through the 8-week follow-up period.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results of this study provide evidence for the potential effectiveness of biofeedback training and osteopathic procedures in treating FDTUI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 289-296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Complaints and pain predominance in running-related injuries: A Bayesian inference analyses","authors":"Mariana Nascimento Leite ,&nbsp;Caio Sain Vallio ,&nbsp;Pamela Marinelli ,&nbsp;Felipe José Jandre Reis ,&nbsp;Ney Meziat Filho ,&nbsp;Luiz Hespanhol","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Evidence on running-related injuries (RRIs) complaints/symptoms is scarce, raising concerns about defining RRIs by pain alone and highlighting the lack of data on pain's symptoms predominance among runners sustaining injuries.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>To investigate the main complaints/symptoms of RRIs and to investigate how running-related pain is distributed across duration and pain symptoms predominance.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 346 adult runners with ≥3 months of running experience, with no history of surgery and sustaining running-related injuries were included. The outcomes were the complaints/symptoms of RRIs, and the classifications of running-related pain regarding duration (acute or persistent) and pain symptoms predominance (nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic). Bayesian analyses estimated proportions using non-informative priors due to a lack of prior scientific evidence on RRIs complaints/symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The main complaint/symptom of running-related injuries was pain (94.5%, 95% credible interval [CrI] 92.0 to 96.7, n = 327), followed by foot blisters (11.0%, 95% CrI 7.9 to 14.4, n = 38). Persistent pain with nociceptive symptoms (51.1%, 95% CrI 45.6 to 56.5, n = 167) and acute pain with nociceptive symptoms (45.9%, 95% CrI 40.5 to 51.2, n = 150) were the most frequent pain classifications. Cases of ‘acute neuropathic-like symptoms’ were not reported.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Study suggests pain is not the sole symptom of running injuries. Broader definitions capturing any complaints may better represent injury burden for runners.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>‘Musculoskeletal pain’ is the main complaint of RRIs. A quarter of injured runners also experience additional complaints besides pain. Our study highlighted prevalent pain symptoms predominance, with ‘persistent pain with nociceptive symptoms’ and ‘acute pain with nociceptive symptoms’ being the most common.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 368-374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of resisted sled training on sprint performance in team sports. A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Cristian Salazar-Orellana ,&nbsp;Miguel Alarcón-Rivera ,&nbsp;Bruno Muñoz-Pereira ,&nbsp;Joaquín Salazar-Méndez ,&nbsp;Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz ,&nbsp;Vanessa Carrasco-Alarcón ,&nbsp;Pablo Valdes-Badilla","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of resistance sled training (RST) on sprint performance in team sport athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic search was conducted in the electronic databases MEDLINE, Sportdiscus, Scopus and Web of Science from inception until October 2023. Randomized or non-randomized controlled clinical trials that included collective field sports athletes who were trained with sled drag were included to evaluate the effectiveness of the training on performance in speed tests. Independent reviewer selected the studies with <span><span>www.rayyan.ai</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>, extracted the data, performed the risk-of-bias assessment, and methodological quality. The sprint time at distances of 5, 10 and 20 m were included for the meta-analysis. A random-effects model, standardized mean difference, and standard deviation were used for meta-analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fourteen studies involving 344 participants were selected (overall risk: high risk; methodological quality: moderate quality). Meta-analysis revealed statistically significant effects in favor of RST on 5 m (SMD = −0.87; 95% CI = −1.58 to −0.16; p = 0.02) and 10 m (SMD = −0.40; 95% CI = −0.78 to −0.03; p = 0.04). However, there are no significant effects on 20 m (SMD = −0.34; 95% CI = −0.73 to 0.06 p = 0.1).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These results indicate that RST improves performance mainly in the short distance, suggesting that RST is a viable training method to improve athletic performance in team sports.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 302-312"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}