Self-Myofascial Release of the Foot Plantar Surface

The Effects of a Single Exercise Session on the Posterior Muscular Chain Flexibility after One Hour

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ID15511151
AuthorsLuca Russo (0000-0003-1902-4830, Italian University Line, corresponding author), Eleonora Montagnani (0000-0002-0690-4006, University of Brighton), Davide Pietrantuono (0000-0001-5916-8332, University of Molise), Fabiola D’Angona (University of Molise), Tommaso Fratini (Italian University Line), Riccardo Di Giminiani (0000-0003-3574-3114, University of L'Aquila), Stefano Palermi (0000-0003-1558-4857, Federico II University Hospital), Francesco Ceccarini (0000-0001-8285-9457, New York University Abu Dhabi), Gian Mario Migliaccio (0000-0002-7144-7403, University of Cagliari), Elena Lupu (0000-0003-1461-4284, Petroleum & Gas University of Ploieşti), Johnny Padulo (0000-0002-4254-3105, University of Milan)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue2
Pages974-974
Publication date2023-01-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20020974
PMID36673731
OpenAlexW4313573410
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited53

This study evaluated the effects of a single exercise session of Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) on the posterior muscular chain flexibility after one hour from the intervention. Thirty-six participants performed SMR using a rigid ball under the surface of both feet. Participants were tested with the Sit and Reach (S&R) test at four different times: before (T0), immediately after (T1), 30 (T2), and 60 (T3) minutes after the SMR intervention. The sample (n = 36) was categorized into three groups: (1) flexible, (2) average, and (3) stiff, based on the flexibility level at T0 (S&R values of >10 cm, >0 but 0.05) over time. In conclusion, this investigation demonstrated that an SMR session of both feet was able to increase posterior muscular chain flexibility up to one hour after intervention. Considering that a standard training session generally lasts one hour, our study can help professionals take advantage of SMR effects for the entire training period. Furthermore, our results also demonstrate that physical exercise practitioners should also assess individuals’ flexibility before training, as the SMR procedure used in this work does not seem necessary in flexible individuals

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