Changes in muscle resting tension, architecture and spinal reflex after hook treatment in healthy subjects

Lévénez, Morgan; Guissard, Nathalie; Veszely, M.; Timmermans, Bert; Duchateau, Jacques

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“…Previous studies have shown an improvement in pain intensity [ 2 – 5 ], function [ 3 – 5 ], pain-free grip strength [ 3 ], range of motion [ 2 ], nerve conduction [ 4 ] and patellar position [ 5 ]. The DF technique has also been shown to produce an increase of the range of motion in dorsiflexion of the ankle [ 1 – 3 ], a reduction in passive resistance of dorsiflexion of the ankle [ 8 – 10 ], and a decrease in the myotendinous reflex of the triceps surae [ 9 , 10 ] when used in healthy subjects. A recent review and metaanalisis concluded that DF is an effective technique in combination with conventional treatment to reduce pain both in a short and long-term and to increase function in patients with musculoskeletal disfunctions [ 6 ].…”

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Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle

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Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a noninvasive technique that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as shoulder pain, lateral epicondylalgia, patellofemoral pain syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, while diacutaneous fibrolysis is applied to soft tissue, its effects on muscular properties are unknown. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of diacutaneous fibrolysis on muscle properties as measured by tensiomyography and myotonometry in asymptomatic subjects. An analytical descriptive study was performed. A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the gastrocnemius muscle was applied to one limb (treated limb group) and the other limb was the control (control limb group). Subjects were assessed with tensiomyography and myotonometry before treatment (T0), after treatment (T1) and 30 minutes later (T2). The primary outcomes were tensiomyography and myotonometry variables. The treated limb group showed a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in tensiomyography parameters. A decrease in rigidity and increase in relaxation was also observed on myotonometry at T1, with some of the effects being maintained at T2. Rigidity and relaxation at T1 were statistically significant between groups (p<0.05). A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis to the gastrocnemius muscle of asymptomatic subjects produced immediate changes in muscle properties. These changes were maintained 30 minutes after the application of the technique.

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Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle

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“…7,8 Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a physiotherapeutic technique developed from Cyriax Deep Friction Massage principles, but a set of metallic hooks are used to achieve a deeper and more precise application than manually. 9 Diacutaneous fibrolysis has shown additional improvements in the treatment of shoulder conditions 10 and on triceps surae tendon muscle reflexes (decreases the H reflex), 11,12 but to our knowledge there are no studies on its effectiveness in other musculoskeletal conditions. Our hypothesis is that diacutaneous fibrolysis can enhance the results of physiotherapeutic treatment of lateral epicondylalgia.…”

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Effectiveness of diacutaneous fibrolysis for the treatment of chronic lateral epicondylalgia: a randomized clinical trial

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“…These changes could explain the increased range of motion of dorsiflexion of the ankle observed in previous studies after the application of DF. (6)(7)(8) The TMG variables Tr and Ts showed no statistically significant differences at T1 and T2 for both groups. Tous-Fajardo et al (38) have suggested not using the variable Tr due to its low reliability (25) and high measurement error.…”

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“…(4) Previous studies have shown an improvement in pain intensity, (2)(3)(4)(5) function, (3)(4)(5) pain-free grip strength,(3) range of motion,(2) nerve conduction (4) and patellar position. (5) The DF technique has also been shown to produce an increase of the range of motion in dorsiflexion of the ankle, (1-3) a reduction in passive resistance of dorsiflexion of the ankle (6)(7)(8), and a decrease in the myotendinous reflex of the triceps surae (7,8) when used in healthy subjects. However, the underlying mechanisms of these effects are unknown, and no studies to date have evaluated the effect of DF on muscle…”

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“…Because DF is applied to soft tissue, it is assumed to modify the muscle properties. (7,8) In recent years, noninvasive methods for measuring muscle properties have been developed. (9) These methods include tensiomyography (TMG), a method of assessing skeletal muscle mechanical and contractile properties in response to electrical stimuli, (10)(11)(12)(13) and myotonometry (MMT), which measures muscle stiffness.…”

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Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of Gastrocnemius muscle

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Pérez‐Bellmunt

Bueno-Gracía

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Background: Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a noninvasive technique that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as shoulder pain, lateral epicondylalgia, patellofemoral pain syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. However, while diacutaneous fibrolysis is applied to soft tissue, its effects on muscular properties are unknown. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of diacutaneous fibrolysis on muscle properties as measured by tensiomyography and myotonometry in asymptomatic subjects. Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial with a blinded evaluator was performed. A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the gastrocnemius muscle was applied to one limb (treated limb group) and the other limb was the control (control limb group). Subjects were assessed with tensiomyography and myotonometry before treatment (T0), after treatment (T1) and 30 minutes later (T2). The primary outcomes were tensiomyography and myotonometry variables. The intra-group comparison was performed with repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test or Freidman test with Wilcoxon post hoc test. In the between-group comparisons, a paired t test or Wilcoxon test was used. Results: The treated limb group showed a statistically significant increase (p<0.014) in tensiomyography parameters. A decrease in rigidity and increase in relaxation was also observed on myotonometry at T1, with some of the effects being maintained at T2. Rigidity and relaxation at T1 were statistically significant between groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: A single session of diacutaneous fibrolysis to the gastrocnemius muscle of asymptomatic subjects produced immediate changes in muscle properties. These changes were maintained 30 minutes after the application of the technique. Trial registration: NCT03963674. Keywords: Diacutaneous Fibrolysis, Tensiomyography, Myotonometry.

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Changes in muscle resting tension, architecture and spinal reflex after hook treatment in healthy subjects

Cited by 6 publications

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Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle

Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of gastrocnemius muscle

Effectiveness of diacutaneous fibrolysis for the treatment of chronic lateral epicondylalgia: a randomized clinical trial

Effect of diacutaneous fibrolysis on the muscular properties of Gastrocnemius muscle

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