Immediate Effects of Foam Roller and Stretching to the Lead Hip on Golfers Swing: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Hamada, Yuji; Akasaka, Kiyokazu; Otsudo, Takahiro; Sawada, Yutaka; Hattori, Hiroshi; Hasebe, Yuki; Kikuchi, Yuto; Hall, Toby

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“…Moreover, in some cases, the combination of SMR with static stretching has superior effects in increasing the ROM compared to one of these exercises performed in isolation [ 72 , 76 ]. Reinforcing this idea, other studies stated that the use of dynamic stretching or DS + FR [ 54 , 56 , 74 , 96 ], as well as aerobic running/combined aerobic running + SMR [ 70 ], improve sit-and-reach performance, knee flexibility, and hip ROM results to a greater degree compared to isolated FR/SMR, especially in the short term (<10 min). However, Warneke et al [ 97 ] reported that any immediate enhancements in range of motion (ROM) could not be solely ascribed to foam rolling, conjecturing that warm-up effects might be accountable independently of the FR or replicating the rolling motion.…”

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Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review

Martínez-Aranda,

Sanz-Matesanz,

García-Mantilla

et al. 2024

JFMK

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Therapists and strength and conditioning specialists use self-myofascial release (SMR) as an intervention tool through foam rollers or massage rollers for soft tissue massage, with the purpose of improving mobility in the muscular fascia. Moreover, the use of SMR by professional and amateur athletes during warm-ups, cool downs, and workouts can have significant effects on their physical performance attributes, such as range of motion (ROM) and strength. The purpose of this study was to analyse the literature pertaining to these types of interventions and their effects found in different physical performance attributes for athletes. A systematic search was carried out using the following databases: PUBMED, ISI Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane, including articles up to September 2023. A total of 25 articles with 517 athletes were studied in depth. SMR seems to have acute positive effects on flexibility and range of motion, without affecting muscle performance during maximal strength and power actions, but favouring recovery perception and decreasing delayed-onset muscle soreness. Some positive effects on agility and very short-range high-speed actions were identified, as well. In conclusion, although there is little evidence of its method of application due to the heterogeneity in that regard, according to our findings, SMR could be used as an intervention to improve athletes’ perceptual recovery parameters, in addition to flexibility and range of motion, without negatively affecting muscle performance.

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Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review

Martínez-Aranda,

Sanz-Matesanz,

García-Mantilla

et al. 2024

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Golfers' Performance Is Improved More by Combining Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretch to the Lead Hip Than Practice Golf Swinging

Hamada,

Akasaka,

Otsudo

et al. 2024

Journal of Strength &Amp; Conditioning Research

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Hamada, Y, Akasaka, K, Otsudo, T, Sawada, Y, Hattori, H, Kikuchi, Y, and Hall, T. Golfers' performance is improved more by combining foam rolling and dynamic stretch to the lead hip than practice golf swinging. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—Warming up is considered effective in improving performance and preventing injury. Despite this, there have been few studies investigating warm-up programs in golf and whether specific factors contribute to improved performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of combined foam rolling and dynamic stretch (FR + DS) to the lead hip on golf swing performance, hip range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength in amateur golfers using a randomized crossover design. The study sample comprised 22 men (mean ± SD; age, 32.6 ± 8.5 years, body mass index (BMI), 23.4 ± 2.7 kg·m−2). Subjects were assigned to receive either FR + DS or repetitive golf swing practice (SW) before crossing over to the other intervention for another day. Measurements included golf swing performance (ball speed, club head speed, flight distance [“carry”], spin rate, and launch angle), hip internal rotation (IR), and external rotation (ER) ROM, as well as hip IR and ER muscle strength. Comparisons between groups were made before and after each intervention. For golf swing performance, FR + DS improved “carry” significantly more than SW (p < 0.05). No significant differences in golf swing performance other than “carry” were found. In addition, IR ROM and IR muscle strength of the lead hip were significantly increased in the FR + DS group (p < 0.05). FR + DS has effects on improving lead hip IR ROM and IR muscle strength, which may facilitate golfers' swing and “carry.” FR + DS shows promise as a warm-up method for amateur golfers who want to improve golf performance.

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Immediate Effects of Foam Roller and Stretching to the Lead Hip on Golfers Swing: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review

Golfers' Performance Is Improved More by Combining Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretch to the Lead Hip Than Practice Golf Swinging

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