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{"title":"Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial","authors":"Jordi Gascon-Garcia ,&nbsp;Sylvia López-Marne ,&nbsp;Raul Dominguez-Rubio ,&nbsp;Alberto Martínez de Aragón ,&nbsp;Montserrat Girabent-Farrés ,&nbsp;Caritat Bagur-Calafat","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Numerous techniques for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been described. The present study aims to determine the proportion of wrists with CTS in which the application of DN avoids surgery.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An assessor-blind randomized clinical trial clinical trial was performed. Eighty-six wrists with diagnosis of mild or moderate CTS and indication for surgery were recruited from a hospital traumatology service. The intervention group was treated with DN, with a frequency of one session/week over six weeks, while the control group did not follow any specific treatment, remaining on the waiting list for the surgery. The main variable was the recommendation for surgery. Other secondary variables included changes in electromyography and ultrasound; intensity of pain; Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ); hand dynamometries; and possible adverse effects.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The wrists treated by DN had a reduced risk of needing surgery at 12 weeks by 62% compared to the control group (RR = 0.38, 95% CI[0.2–0.72]), with this value being significant (p-value = 0.003). This group also obtained a significant improvement in the intensity of pain (p-value = 0.006), and in the BCTQ-severity of syntoms scale and BCTQ-functional situation scale (p-value = 0.039 and p-value = 0.019 respectively). Statistical significance was not reached in the dynamometries performed, nor in the results of the electromyography and ultrasound studies. Adverse effects were infrequent or unimportant.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Application of DN to wrists with mild or moderate CTS reduces the need for surgery, and improves the clinical symptoms and functionality of the hand.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 408-416"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171613","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":"Treatment for the central sensitization component of lower back pain using systemic manual therapy","authors":"Andres Aponte MS, PTA,&nbsp;Adi Halili PT, DPT, NCS","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to analyze treatments for central sensitization (CS) and other contributors to chronic lower back pain (CLBP), using systemic manual therapy (SMT) protocols based on the temporal model for CS (TMCS).</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Cohort retrospective multivariate analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study analyzed episode of care and rate of improvement data in 1053 patients, evaluating 715 protocol combinations of SMT.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>While 682 (68%) patients reported improvement in overall symptoms, only 583 (53%) reported improvement in the lower back pain complaint. Comorbidities with statistically significant (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) association with worse lower back pain outcomes were statin use, anxiety, depression, digestive and urinary issues, smoking and prior surgery.</div><div>A significantly higher rate of improvement resulted from the use of 43 protocol combinations, which were composed of 19 protocols, a group that includes five protocols including urinary-drainage (UD), Diaphragm-cranial-sinus (DCS), Barral-abdominal-motility (Barral), lower-abdominal-urogenital (LAUG), and Cardiac-cervical-cranial-vascular (CCCV), which were all predicted to treat CS by the TMCS.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion and conclusions</h3><div>The results of this study support the use of SMT to treat CLBP and reinforce the TMCS hypothesis defining CS as a functional, multifaceted neurophysiological state rather than a purely structural adaptation of the CNS. The lower rate of improvement in CLBP compared to overall improvement and the correlations of worse outcome with certain comorbidities suggests that, in addition to SMT, a multimodal approach for CLBP should favor lifestyle improvements such as smoking cessation, lifelong exercise habits, and a balanced diet over medications and surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 500-505"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171620","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":"Reliability of range of motion measurements obtained by goniometry, photogrammetry and smartphone applications in lower limb: A systematic review","authors":"Jaquelini Betta Canever ,&nbsp;Carolina Holz Nonnenmacher ,&nbsp;Kelly Mônica Marinho Lima","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To systematically review studies involving the reliability of the lower limbs joint range of motion (ROM) by goniometer, photogrammetry and smartphone applications in young and healthy subjects.</div></div><div><h3>Data sources</h3><div>The search was conducted between December 2020 and January 2021 in PubMed, Embase, LILACS, OVID, and SciELO databases.</div></div><div><h3>Study selection or eligibility criteria</h3><div>Studies that evaluated the reliability of the lower limb joints ROM measurements.</div></div><div><h3>Study appraisal and synthesis methods</h3><div>The studies were independently selected and classified by two reviewers according to the COSMIN checklist. A narrative synthesis of the included studies was performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twelve studies were included. The intraclass correlation coefficient of ROM measurements ranged from 0.18 to 0.99 for goniometer; 0.78 to 1.00 for photogrammetry and 0.33 to 0.98 for smartphone.</div></div><div><h3>Limitations</h3><div>Number of goniometry studies included was higher than photogrammetry and smartphone applications studies.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The goniometry showed the lowest reliability values. Photogrammetry obtained the highest reliability values, but its clinical application is not widely used. Smartphone applications are relatively new and have average reliability values.</div></div><div><h3>Systematic review registration number</h3><div>CRD42021225396.</div></div><div><h3>Contribution of paper</h3><div>1) Goniometry reliability is variable but could be useful in clinical field due accessibility and acquisition time; (2) Smartphone apps reliability range median-excellent but depends of cell phone size and acess/validation in some countries; (3) Photogrammetry is recommended for researchers due to better reliability but for clinicals require software’ knowledge and time; 4) We recommend familiarization of ROM techniques to reduce reliability variability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 793-802"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143378724","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":"Foot arch asymmetry and its correlations with physical fitness level and body mass index among school-aged children","authors":"Hikmat Hadoush ,&nbsp;Zaineh Qabook ,&nbsp;Saddam F. Kanan ,&nbsp;Nihad A. Almasri","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To assess potential differences in foot arch structure between the left and right feet and how this is connected to physical fitness and BMI in school-age children.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>437 children (6–16 years) participated and were divided into group 1 (n = 188, aged 6–9 yrs), and group 2 (n = 249, aged 10–16 yrs). Bilateral foot arches' absolute values were obtained using a digital pressure platform, and arches' types based on the Chippaux-Smirak-Index (CSI) (high, normal, flat arches) were identified. Physical fitness levels using the modified Zuchora test's total score and categorization level, and the BMI were determined for all children.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Abnormal foot arches were more common in the non-dominant left foot compared to the dominant right foot, with a higher occurrence of high arches than flat feet in both groups. The foot arch CSI-mean values were significantly asymmetrical, with the left foot showing higher values (0.23 ± 0.17) than the right foot (0.22 ± 0.16) (p = 0.004). Group 2 showed a notable direct relationship between children's BMI and the CSI-absolute values of both left (p = 0.009) and right (p = 0.030) foot arches. While group 1 showed a strong link between children's BMI and left-foot CSI-absolute values (p = 0.028), there was no such correlation with right-foot CSI-absolute values (p = 0.055). Nonetheless, there was no significant correlation found between the left/right foot arches CSI-absolute values and either the children's gender or their overall physical fitness scores in both groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It is recommended to pay closer attention to the health impacts associated with the non-dominant foot and high arches as the left foot is more susceptible to abnormal arches, with high arches being more prevalent than flat arches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 424-430"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171312","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":"Investigation of passive tone and viscoelasticity in neck muscles in pre-symptomatic neck flexion abnormality in Parkinson's disease: Observational study","authors":"Theeraya Upachit ,&nbsp;Sitha Piyaselakul ,&nbsp;Prachaya Srivanitchapoom ,&nbsp;Jarugool Tretriluxana","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Forward neck flexion (FNF) is a common postural abnormality in Parkinson's disease (PD), which disturbs the overall body alignment and can lead to more severe deformities through both central nervous system control and biomechanical compensation. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of forward neck muscles related to FNF in individuals with PD, both with and without FNF, in comparison to age-matched individuals with normal posture.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Hand-held myotonometry (Myoton Pro®) was conducted to determine the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscles of all thirty participants: individuals with PD and FNF (n = 10), individuals with PD without FNF (n = 10), and normal controls (n = 10).</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>Individuals with PD, both with and without FNF, exhibited higher passive tone and muscle stiffness and lower elasticity, relaxation time, and creep in both muscles, particularly in the sternocleidomastoid, compared to age-matched normal controls. No significant differences in any muscle variables were found between the two PD groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These findings indicate that the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of neck muscles are altered even in the presymptomatic stage of postural abnormalities in PD. This may provide potential evidence of underlying peripheral factors that involve postural deformities via proprioceptive disturbances and exacerbate rigidity in PD.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 397-401"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171219","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":"Vagal modulation after training at different levels of the Pilates method","authors":"Allysiê Priscilla de Souza Cavina ,&nbsp;Natália Medeiros Silva ,&nbsp;Eduardo Pizzo Junior ,&nbsp;Julia Waszczuk Vendrame ,&nbsp;Gabriel Martins da Silva ,&nbsp;Guilherme Henrique da Silva Brandão ,&nbsp;Gabriella Souza Oliveira Meireles Pimenta ,&nbsp;Gabriel Oliveira da Silva ,&nbsp;Carlos Marcelo Pastre ,&nbsp;Franciele Marques Vanderlei","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>cardiovascular and autonomic adjustments occur during and after physical exercise, and exercise intensity can directly influence the magnitude of these adjustments. Therefore, it is important to analyze post-exercise recovery to provide better guidance for prescription strategies.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>to analyze autonomic behavior during post-exercise recovery after the Pilates method at different intensity levels.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>in total, 24 healthy young men were included in this study. The participants underwent 12 weeks of Pilates training. The exercises were progressive between beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. Post-exercise autonomic behavior was analyzed using vagal indices of heart rate variability. Descriptive statistics were adopted with Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance and the Bonferroni correction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>for intermediate and advanced levels, a decrease in vagal modulation was observed (p &lt; 0.05) in the first 5 min after exercise compared to rest, represented by the rMSSD and SD1 indices.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>intermediate and advanced exercise reduced parasympathetic modulation in the initial minutes of post-exercise recovery. The beginner level did not promote changes in autonomic behavior immediately after the exercise session.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 471-476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171588","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":"Chiropractic management of acute low back pain in a U.S. veteran with unilateral transtibial amputation: A case report","authors":"Huyen T. Ho ,&nbsp;Tyler E. Barton ,&nbsp;Rebecca A. Speckman ,&nbsp;Clinton J. Daniels","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of acute low back pain for a patient with a unilateral transtibial amputation.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical features</h3><div>A 39-year-old male veteran presented to the VA Puget Sound chiropractic clinic with acute low back pain. The patient had a history of a left transtibial amputation secondary to a blast injury sustained during combat. He presented wearing a prosthesis, walking with a left trunk antalgia, and utilizing a cane for ambulation assistance due to low back pain severity. The PEG patient-reported outcome was scored 7.3/10. Lumbar range of motion produced severe pain with flexion and mild pain with extension and right lateral flexion. Repetitive lumbar extension reduced the low back pain intensity without peripheralization of symptoms. Orthopedic testing was provocative for low back pain, but not radicular symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Intervention and outcome</h3><div>A trial of care was completed with six visits over six weeks and included high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy spinal manipulative therapy, spinal end-range loading, and exercise prescription. Following the first visit, there was an immediate reduction in pain, and the patient was able to ambulate without the use of his cane. A resolution of the complaint was achieved by the sixth visit, with a final PEG mean score of 1/10, and he was released from care to self-management.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This is only the third case report to describe the chiropractic management of a patient with comorbid transtibial amputation. Our case highlights the necessary modification of the examination and a positive outcome following a trial of care. There is currently limited guidance available for clinicians to aid the management of individuals with spinal complaints and lower limb amputations, suggesting a gap in the literature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 402-407"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143170348","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":"Examining the relationship between stem cell treatment and quality of life in recipients with knee conditions","authors":"Wynnet Sinclair,&nbsp;Christine McConnell,&nbsp;Marissa Holsonback,&nbsp;Savannah Horton,&nbsp;Sydney Snyder,&nbsp;Megan Williams","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Conservative treatments are frequently sought by individuals with knee conditions; however, these treatments do not slow disease progression and may subject individuals to complications or financial burden. Research on other conditions suggests stem cells may improve function and quality of life. The aim of this study was to understand the impact of stem cell treatment on quality of life in recipients with knee conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A Qualtrics survey with Likert scale and WHOQOL-BREF questions was used for data collection. Data were collected via flyers and were exported to Excel for analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Strong, positive correlations were found between stem cell treatment and mental health, physical health, and overall quality of life. The single-factor ANOVA value showed increased significance in value (<em>p</em> = 0.07). Two-tailed <em>t</em>-test results indicated a significant change in respondents’ ability to participate in bathroom tasks including dressing, brushing teeth, toileting, applying makeup, and bathing/showering.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The results are consistent with previous research studies and facilitation of increased performance in occupations emphasizes the role of occupational therapists in treating clients who pursue alternative treatments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 452-462"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171571","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":"Cervical contribution in musculoskeletal shoulder pain. A review of the literature","authors":"Alberto Roldán-Ruiz ,&nbsp;Javier Bailón-Cerezo ,&nbsp;Gabriele Bertotti ,&nbsp;María Torres-Lacomba","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.12.042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Shoulder pain is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and the primary cause of non-traumatic pain in the upper limb. Accurately diagnosing this condition remains a challenge for clinicians due to the lack of consistency and uniformity in the existing diagnostic labelling and the criteria used. In this regard, current scientific evidence does not consistently support pathoanatomical models, as imaging tests and orthopaedic examinations might not provide relevant information for diagnosing shoulder pain. Therefore, it may be necessary to carry out subclassification-based diagnosis of patients who share reliably reproducible characteristics. In this context, shoulder pain might be, at least, partially attributed to a cervical contribution. Nevertheless, this potential diagnosis is poorly considered and often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. This might lead to an erroneous decision-making process and poor patient management, compromising both treatment and prognosis. Consequently, this review presents the neurophysiological, biomechanical and clinical reasoning-related characteristics that justify the pertinence of the cervical contribution in musculoskeletal shoulder pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 360-367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171220","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 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}