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A Dose-Response Relationship Between Myofascial Release & Anaerobic Power Output in Active College-Aged Males
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A Dose-Response Relationship Between Myofascial Release & Anaerobic Power Output in Active College-Aged Males

Alexander Hansen, Nicholas M Beltz, Jeffrey Janot, Alexander Martenson, Arick Siegmann, Anthony Jagielo, Andrew Erdmann and Matthew Wiggins
Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.5(2), pp.10-17
2016
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Abstract

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the dose response-relationship exists between myofascial release (MFR) and anaerobic power output using a self-MFR protocol of varying durations prior to an anaerobic power test. Methods: This study included 19 college-aged males (Ht: 180.26±1.50 cm, Wt: 82.57±15.20 kg, Age: 20.58±1.08) from a Midwestern University, all classified as healthy and physically active. A single blinded, randomised design was utilised where the participants performed a Wingate test following four different pre-exercise conditions: control, 30-sec, 60-sec, and 90-sec of self-MFR. Participants completed 30-sec Wingate tests following each pre-exercise condition to assess anaerobic power. Results: No significant differences were found between control, 30-sec, 60-sec and 90-sec in terms of absolute peak power output (1048.40±204.88W, 1050.68±169.11W, 1043.16±186.31W, and 1047.79±195.21W); minimum power output (5.52±0.80W/kg, 5.70±0.97W/kg, 5.49±0.92W/kg, and 5.52±0.66W/kg); average power output (9.03±0.73W/kg, 9.09±0.77W/kg, 9.07±0.69W/kg, and 9.11±0.67W/kg); and percent power drop (56.50±6.23%, 54.96±6.67%, 56.83±6.49%, and 56.43±4.62%). Discussion: The main finding of this current study is that MFR targeting the fascia in the lower extremities of active college-aged males will not significantly impact anaerobic power output in a positive or negative manner. There may be more effective methods to increase anaerobic power output through the use of a warm-up routine other than MFR. Conclusion: The main finding of this study was that the implementation of MFR for increments of 30, 60, or 90 seconds did not significantly alter the anaerobic power output in healthy, active college-age males. Practical Applications: MFR should be avoided as a pre-exercise warm-up where the aim is to increase the body's performance during exercise. Instead, MFR may be considered for its long-term use to improve fascial health. Time available should be considered when considering using MFR as a warm-up.

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