Effects of Self Myofascial Release and Static Stretching on Anaerobic Power Output

Jeffrey Janot; Brittany Malin; Ryan Cook; Jacob Hagenbucher; Andrew Draeger; Melissa Jordan; Esther Quinn

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Effects of Self Myofascial Release and Static Stretching on Anaerobic Power Output

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Effects of Self Myofascial Release and Static Stretching on Anaerobic Power Output

Jeffrey Janot, Brittany Malin, Ryan Cook, Jacob Hagenbucher, Andrew Draeger, Melissa Jordan and Esther Quinn

Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.2(1), pp.41-54

2013

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

warm-up

Wingate

gender differences

massage

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of static stretching (SS) and myofascial release (MFR) on anaerobic power. Cycling (30-sec Wingate) tests assessed power output in 9 male and 14 female study participants. Peak power output (PPO) and percent power drop (PPD) were examined among study participants to determine the differences between interventions. In female study participants, PPO was significantly reduced following SS, compared to control. PPD was significantly decreased with SS and MFR treatments compared to the control trial. In male study participants, PPO significantly increased following SS, in comparison to control. PPD significantly increased in MFR compared to the control trial. The effects of MFR on anaerobic power output remain inconclusive. Due to limited research, the possible mechanisms can only be speculated, including the alteration of the length-tension relationship from massage causing decreased muscle strength along with differences in muscle mass of the lower extremities between genders.

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Title: Effects of Self Myofascial Release and Static Stretching on Anaerobic Power Output
Authors: Jeffrey Janot (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Brittany Malin (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Ryan Cook (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Jacob Hagenbucher (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Andrew Draeger (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Melissa Jordan (Author) - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, United States
Esther Quinn (Author) - University of Auckland, New Zealand
Publication details: Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.2(1), pp.41-54
Publisher: Australian Institute of Fitness
Date published: 2013
ISSN: 2201-5655
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449828202621
Output Type: Journal article

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