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{"title":"Effect of myofascial release techniques on internal biomechanics and their resultant application to sports: A systematic review","authors":"Maria Elisa Duarte França ,&nbsp;Mayane dos Santos Amorim Botti ,&nbsp;Francisco Camolesi Ide ,&nbsp;Larissa Sinhorim ,&nbsp;Gilmar Moraes Santos ,&nbsp;Iramar Baptistella do Nascimento","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To investigate the influence of myofascial release (MFR) techniques on biomechanical parameters, including force, speed, Range of Motion (ROM), and flexibility in athletes.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>This is a systematic review conducted on the databases United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO); LILACS, and Embase. The PRISMA guidelines – 2020 were followed, and bias risk analysis was performed using the Cochrane Handbook tool (RoB2).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Sixteen studies were included for qualitative analysis. Techniques using MFR applied or self-applied to improve strength, speed, ROM and flexibility, have no consensus regarding the period of their applicability, due to difficulties in identifying the ideal load of applied tension, temperature level, and viscoelastic properties during the release of the deep fascia. However, improvements in oxygenation, reorganization of piezoelectricity, and normalization of fascial tension became evident after MFR.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Regarding strength, speed, and range of motion (ROM), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization performed in isolation and self-applied techniques combined with other methods emerged as favorable predictors for lower limb outcomes. However, isolated self-myofascial release requires further investigation. Regarding flexibility, there is a contrast in results between the use of self-applied foam rolling in isolation, which seems to prevent densification but suggests improvements in muscle strength acquisition without compromising flexibility. Applied MRF provided a more flexible quality for scapular mobilization, both in isolation and in combination with other techniques, but its best indication and/or specific applicability is for pain reduction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141046144","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 high-intensity interval exercise training on knee health and articular cartilage volume in patients with obesity: A comparative study between bicycle and treadmill groups","authors":"Chen Peishun ,&nbsp;Min Yu ,&nbsp;Luo Yanjun ,&nbsp;Guo Hua ,&nbsp;Guan Hongli ,&nbsp;Zhang Wanrong","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>It's a comparative study between bicycle and treadmill groups to observe the effects of high-intensity interval exercise training on knee health and articular cartilage volume in patients with obesity, thus to provide a scientific basis for the healthy exercise methods to lose weight.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>60 patients with simple obesity were randomly divided into two groups of 30: the bicycle group and the treadmill group. Both groups received high-intensity interval exercise training, power bicycle training and moving treadmill training (MTT) were accepted respectively. Both groups received consecutive treatment for 12 weeks, five times a week, and every single time lasted for 30 min. Before and after treatment, the body mass index (BMI), the knee's articular cartilage volume was measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),the pain of knee was assessed with visual analogue scale (VAS). Before and after each training session, the local skin temperature of the knee was measured with an electronic thermometer.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>After 12 weeks of treatment, the BMI was both decreased, the VAS and the local skin temperature of knee was increased significantly, the knee's articular cartilage volume in the treadmill group was reduced significantly, while the above indicators in the bicycle group did not change significantly, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p &lt; 0.001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Power bicycle training can avoid a decrease in the volume of knee joint cartilage, while MTT can easily lead to a decrease in the volume of knee joint cartilage, an increase in local skin temperature and pain of knee joint.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859224002419/pdfft?md5=eb1190a0fdd546d1fe6172a33dc5755b&pid=1-s2.0-S1360859224002419-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140894483","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":"Influence of musculoskeletal injury history on countermovement jump performance in rugby players","authors":"Luiz Alexandre Pacheco,&nbsp;Matheus Correa Morais,&nbsp;José Davi Oltramari,&nbsp;William Dhein","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To examine whether musculoskeletal injury history is a factor that influences countermovement jump (CMJ) performance in rugby players and to compare CMJ performance between player's position (forwards or backs).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Thirty rugby players (15 with an injury history and 15 without an injury history) performed the CMJ using an inertial sensor (Baiobit®) to evaluate kinematic (Jump Height, Velocity and Phase duration) and kinetic data (rate of force development [RFD], impact peak [IP], take-off force and Stiffness]. The group comparison was performed with an independent <em>t</em>-test, and the association between CMJ performance, sociodemographic variables and injury history was investigated with Pearson's correlation test.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Rugby players with and without history of musculoskeletal injury differed in age and playing experience, but there was no difference in CMJ performance between groups. Jump height of uninjured players was positively correlated with take-off force and RFD and negatively correlated with concentric phase duration and RFD. Injured players demonstrated a negative correlation between take-off force and IP. Compared to backs, forwards were heavier and taller, showed greater IPs and were more likely to have an injury history.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>There were no differences in CMJ performance between rugby players with and without an injury history. Forwards showed greater IPs and were more likelier to have an injury history than backs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140901105","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":"Clinical effects of walking exercise program for older adults applied with an exercise assist robot (Bot Fit): A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Jang-hoon Shin ,&nbsp;Naeun Byeon ,&nbsp;Heeju Yu ,&nbsp;Geonhyang Yun ,&nbsp;Hyunjin Kim ,&nbsp;Hye-Kang Park ,&nbsp;Dongwoo Kim ,&nbsp;Hwang-Jae Lee ,&nbsp;Wan-hee Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Interval walking exercise (IWE) consists of repeated walking for 3 min with high intensity, followed by 3 min of walking with low intensity. A wearable robot is an exoskeleton system that is worn on the body and helps the body move.</p></div><div><h3>Research question</h3><p>The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of performing IWE using Bot Fit (Samsung Electronics, Korea) on older adults.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The experimental group (EG; n = 10) performed the IWE program with Bot Fit, and the control group (CG; n = 12) performed the IWE program without Bot Fit, three times a week for six weeks. Both groups were evaluated for spatio-temporal parameters, pelvic movement, function, muscle power, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) at before, after three weeks and after six weeks of exercise.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There was a significant difference between the two groups in the pelvic tilt range after six weeks of exercise (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05). The pelvic rotation range showed a significant difference after six weeks of exercise in the EG (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.01). During the stance phase, rectus abdominis (RA) muscle power and its contraction ratio significantly increased after six weeks of exercise in the EG (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05). The WHR was significantly lower after six weeks of exercise in EG than in the CG (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Significance</h3><p>Bot Fit maximizes the normal walking effect, promotes correct posture and physical activity to prevent falls, improves quality of life (QOL). It has shown clinical effects and has been used for successful aging of older adults.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859224002444/pdfft?md5=ab3035cadb7c8e0c36a7cb3bbc8f70f4&pid=1-s2.0-S1360859224002444-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140906270","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":"Comparison of the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of the lower extremity muscles, mobility and balance ability, and cognitive function between older adults with and without low back pain: A pilot study","authors":"Mitsuhiro Masaki PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Moeka Takeuchi PT ,&nbsp;Karin Sugawara PT ,&nbsp;Minori Yokota PT ,&nbsp;Maki Kasahara PT","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.055","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>This study compared the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of multiple lower extremity muscles measured using an ultrasound imaging device, as well as the mobility and balance ability and cognitive function between community-dwelling older adults with and without low back pain (LBP).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twenty-five community-dwelling older adults were classified into control (CTR) (n = 17, asymptomatic) and LBP (n = 8) groups. The current LBP status in the LBP group was as follows: duration period: 99.4 ± 81.3 months, Numerical Rating Scale: 4.8 ± 0.9, and Oswestry Disability Index: 15.3 ± 10.4%. The thicknesses and the echo intensities of various muscles (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus; rectus femoris; vastus intermedius and lateralis; long and short heads of the biceps femoris; semitendinosus; semimembranosus; tibialis anterior; medial head of the gastrocnemius; soleus; and tibialis posterior) were measured using an ultrasound imaging device. Mobility and balance ability were assessed by measuring the usual and maximal walking speeds, timed up-and-go time, five-chair-stand time, and one-legged stance time. Mini-Mental State Examination scores were also assessed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The gluteus medius muscle thickness was significantly lower in the LBP group than in the CTR group. The thicknesses and echo intensities of the other lower extremity muscles did not differ significantly between the CTR and LBP groups. The usual walking speed was also significantly slower in the LBP group than in the CTR group. Balance ability and cognitive function did not differ significantly between the two groups.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The results of the present study demonstrated lower gluteus medius muscle mass and slower usual walking speed in community-dwelling older adults with LBP compared to those in older adults without LBP; however, other variables did not differ significantly between these groups.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140818328","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":"Do young women have an accurate perception about their pelvic floor muscle contraction? An agreement study about self-perception and physical evaluation of the pelvic muscles contraction by the PERFECT scheme","authors":"Jordana Barbosa-Silva ,&nbsp;Sara Campana Zanello ,&nbsp;Cristine Homsi Jorge ,&nbsp;Patricia Driusso","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Many women have difficulty in activating the pelvic floor muscles (PFM). This is a concerning factor for health professionals and public government institutions, as an unhealthy PFM could be associated with the presence of PFM dysfunctions. Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze the agreement between the perception of young women about their PFM contraction and the results of a physical assessment, according to the strength, endurance, and contraction repetitions.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Cross-sectional study with 43 university students between 18 and 35 years old. Examiner A filled out a semi-structured questionnaire to assess the self-perception about the ability to contract the PFM. The physical exam was performed by bidigital vaginal palpation, conducted by Examiner B, blinded to the answers of the previous stage, and according to the PERFECT scheme (P = power; E = endurance; R = repetitions of item “E; ” F = fast contractions). Data was assessed by the Cohenʼs linear weighted kappa (K_w).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The agreement between the self-perception and the physical evaluation of the PFM function presented a very poor agreement for all the items of the PERFECT scheme (P_(Kw) = 0.12; E_(Kw) = 0.07; R_(Kw) = 0.09; F_(Kw) = 0.04).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Young women do not have sufficient knowledge about PFM contraction and function. It should concern health government and institutions, as a poor PFM awareness might increase the difficulty to identify signs and symptoms related to PFM dysfunctions and reduces demand for and adherence to PFM treatment programs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140818327","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":"Isokinetic profile of elbow and shoulder muscle strength of seated throwers","authors":"Mohamadreza Mahmoudkhani ,&nbsp;Shadi Moazamigoudarzi ,&nbsp;Mohamad Karimizadeh Ardakani ,&nbsp;Shirko Ahmadi","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.050","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Throwing events such as discus, shot put, and javelin involve repetitive and explosive overhead activities in a short period, which increases the risk of upper extremity injuries. Furthermore, the available data on seated throwers are inadequately documented. Thus, this study aims to (1) describe the muscle strength profiles of shoulder external and internal rotators and the elbow flexors and extensors in seated throwers, and (2) identify the differences in muscle strength between seated throwers competing at international levels and those at national levels. Twenty-one seated throwers participated in this study, including twelve at the international level and nine at the national level. We conducted isokinetic shoulder strength tests for shoulder internal rotation (IR), shoulder external rotation (ER), elbow flexion (EF), and elbow extension (EE) on the dominant side of the para-athletes using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer at speeds of 60°/s and 300°/s. An independent <em>t</em>-test was utilized to assess the differences between international and national-level para-athletes. Except for total work (TW) at 60°/s and average power (AP) at 300°/s, the IR variables of the international group were significantly higher than those of the national group (p &lt; 0.001). Additionally, some EF variables of the international group, including peak torque (PT) and TW at 60°/s, and PT, AP, and TW at 300°/s, were higher than those of the national group (p &lt; 0.05, p &lt; 0.01). The findings of this study are important for developing training programs, enhancing performance, and preventing injuries among seated throwers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859224002389/pdfft?md5=28a20328615a58fddead2dcd456bdfbb&pid=1-s2.0-S1360859224002389-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140818329","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 new alternative to the Ober test for evaluating the difference between right and left iliotibial band stiffness: A reliability study","authors":"Saverio Colonna ,&nbsp;Marco Mazzanti ,&nbsp;Corrado Borghi ,&nbsp;Giulio Pacini","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>A dysfunctional stiffness of the iliotibial band can be related to pathologies of the pelvis/lumbar spine and the knee. The classic and modified Ober tests are the gold standard for assessing iliotibial band stiffness. However, to the authors’ knowledge, this test lacks adequate validation, and its specificity is questionable. A more reliable test is needed to better correlate iliotibial band stiffness to pathologies and to support treatment choices.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Two examiners assessed the difference in stiffness (right vs. left limb) of the iliotibial band by direct fingertip palpation in 40 subjects (without clinically evident painful symptoms), before and after a specific 20-h training session. The difference in stiffness was evaluated with both a 3-level and a 7-level graduation. The intra- and inter-examiner (intra-day) reproducibility was calculated, and a validation of the manual assessment was performed with a myotonometric measurement of frequency and stiffness.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The test achieved post-training agreement consistently greater than 0.88 (weighted Cohen's K test) in intra-examiner assessment and 0.72 in inter-examiner assessment. Before training the agreement was less than 0.48 and 0.12, respectively. Manual versus instrumental agreement was fair to moderate (frequency 0.347; stiffness 0.470).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The newly proposed manual test to assess ITB stiffness by direct palpation showed almost perfect intra-examiner reproducibility and good inter-examiner (intra-day) reproducibility. The specific training was fundamental. Comparison of manual vs instrumental stiffness assessment of the iliotibial band, as proposed in this study, is debatable.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141289315","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 instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization in lumbar disc herniation: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Ali Yildirim ,&nbsp;Semiramis Ozyilmaz ,&nbsp;Adnan Aksoy ,&nbsp;Zeynep Hosbay","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To investigate the effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique on pain, joint range of motion, functionality and quality of life in patients with lumbar disc herniation.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This is a double blinded, randomized controlled trial. A total of 60 patients were randomly allocated to either an experimental group [n = 30, age = 46.33 ± 12.96 years] or a control group [n = 30, age = 57.03 ± 9.64 years]. The experimental group received instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization [3 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks] in addition to conventional physiotherapy [five days a week for 4 weeks]. The control group only received the conventional physiotherapy [five days a week for 4 weeks]. Pain intensity, range of motion of the lumbar spine (flexion, extension, lateral flexion), functional disability related to low back pain and quality of life were assessed at the beginning and end of the study.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in the range of motion in lumbar area (flexion, extension and lateral flexion values) compared to that shown in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). The mean differences in Oswestry disability index were significantly better in experimental group than in the control group (p &lt; 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain and quality of life (p &gt; 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, in addition to conservative treatment, can improve range of motion in lumbar area and reduce functional disability in patients with Lumbar Region Disc Herniations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140757392","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":"Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial","authors":"Amrinder Singh,&nbsp;Utkarsh Bhagat,&nbsp;Monika Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP's) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry needling, despite the fact that it has been demonstrated to be useful for a variety of illnesses. The aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of DN with stretching on pain and disability in the treatment of athletes with iliotibial band (ITB) tightness.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A Clinical Trial.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>For this study, 38 athletes both male and female, aged between 18 to 28 years, with tight iliotibial bands were divided into two groups: DN (n = 19) [Mean age (Years) 21.11 ± 2.96, Height (Cm) 171.16 ± 8.97, Weight (Kg) 63.73 ± 14.12, BMI (Kg/m²) 21.68 ± 3.53] and control group (n = 19) [Mean age 20.26 ± 2.37 (Years), Height (Cm) 166.31 ± 7.97, Weight (Kg) 56.02 ± 9.49, BMI (Kg/m²) 20.17 ± 2.39] who received ITB stretching. As outcome measures both before and after the treatment, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) were used.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The difference in pain and functional scale was assessed using paired and unpaired t-tests. Post-treatment, individuals who received DN showed statistically greater improvements in pain (p = 0.000) and disability (p = 0.001) than those who received stretching.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>According to this trial's findings, three sessions of DN with stretching are more effective at reducing pain and enhancing iliotibial band functionality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140782437","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}