A1 Journal article (refereed)
Warm-Up and Hamstrings Stiffness, Stress Relaxation, Flexibility, and Knee Proprioception in Young Soccer Players (2022)
Satkunskiene, D., Ardekani, M. M. Z., Khair, R. M., Kutraite, G., Venckuniene, K., Snieckus, A., & Kamandulis, S. (2022). Warm-Up and Hamstrings Stiffness, Stress Relaxation, Flexibility, and Knee Proprioception in Young Soccer Players. Journal of Athletic Training, 57(5), 485-493. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0416.20
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Satkunskiene, Danguole; Ardekani, Mani Mirab Zadeh; Khair, Ra'ad M.; Kutraite, Goda; Venckuniene, Kristina; Snieckus, Audrius; Kamandulis, Sigitas
Journal or series: Journal of Athletic Training
ISSN: 1062-6050
eISSN: 1938-162X
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 29/06/2021
Volume: 57
Issue number: 5
Pages range: 485-493
Publisher: National Athletic Trainers' Association
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0416.20
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/81744
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the acute effect of foam rolling (FR) and neurodynamic nerve gliding (NDNG) on hamstring flexibility, passive stiffness, viscoelasticity and proprioception during the warm-up of soccer players.
Design: Crossover study design.
Setting: Research laboratory.
Participants: Fifteen male soccer players on the same team (age 18.0 ± 1.4 years, body mass 76.9 ± 7.8 kg, height 183 ± 6 cm).
Intervention: FR and NDNG included six sets of 45 s with 15 s rest between each set. Over a two-week period subjects performed NDNG and FR on two separate occasions.
Main Outcome Measure(s): Hip flexion angle (SLR), knee extension range of motion (ROM), knee joint position sense (AKJPS), hamstring passive resistance torque (PRT), stiffness (STFmax and STF80%) and viscoelasticity (stress-relaxation test (SRT)).
Results: A significant interaction between time and intervention was found for knee ROM (p = 0.017), PRT (p = 0.044), and STFmax (p = 0.042). NDNG induced an increase in ROM (p = 0.011), PRT (p = 0.008), and STFmax (p = 0.030). Both NDNG and FR induced an increase in SLR (p < 0.001). No interaction or main effects was found for SRT and AKJPS.
Conclusion: The inclusion of NDNG in the warm-up routine increased the ROM more in comparison with FR and may be of benefit to soccer players.
Keywords: football players; injuries and disabilities; sports injuries; knees; connective tissue
Free keywords: self-myofascial release; neural gliding; viscoelasticity; mobility
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2022
JUFO rating: 1
