The immediate effect of vibration therapy on flexibility in female junior elite gymnasts

Zyl, C Van; Beer, Renée; Bassett, SH

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“…There were a total of 210 participants. The highest number was 52 [ 36 ] and the lowest was 10 [ 33 , 35 ], with a total of 48 males and 131 females. Only one study [ 41 ] did not showed the gender information.…”

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“…Only one study [ 41 ] did not showed the gender information. Mixed gender sample were found in three studies [ 37 , 40 , 41 ]; three studies had male sample of participants [ 33 , 35 , 38 ], while three studies had a female sample of participants [ 34 , 36 , 39 ]. The oldest participant was approximately 23 years old [ 37 ], while the youngest was 8 years old [ 36 ].…”

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“…Mixed gender sample were found in three studies [ 37 , 40 , 41 ]; three studies had male sample of participants [ 33 , 35 , 38 ], while three studies had a female sample of participants [ 34 , 36 , 39 ]. The oldest participant was approximately 23 years old [ 37 ], while the youngest was 8 years old [ 36 ]. The longest practice of gymnastics was approximately 10 years [ 38 , 41 ] while the shortest was approximately 4 years [ 36 , 40 ].…”

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“…The oldest participant was approximately 23 years old [ 37 ], while the youngest was 8 years old [ 36 ]. The longest practice of gymnastics was approximately 10 years [ 38 , 41 ] while the shortest was approximately 4 years [ 36 , 40 ].…”

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Whole-Body Vibration Effects on Flexibility in Artistic Gymnastics—A Systematic Review

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It is well documented that whole body-vibration training has effects on muscle strength and flexibility, blood circulation, decreases pain perception and strengthens bone and tendon. Although whole body-vibration has benefits in athletes’ flexibility, we are not sure what its actual effects are in artistic gymnastics (since they already have stunning flexibility). Hence, the aim of this study was to analyse the studies on whole-body vibration in artistic gymnastics and to present the effects on flexibility. The search and analysis were carried out in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The databases search (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, EBSCOhost and Science Direct) yielded 18,057 potential studies. By the given inclusion criteria (studies from 2005 to 2022; full-text published in English; the study included male and female gymnasts as samples, and that participants were tested for evaluation of flexibility by whole-body vibration method), a total of 9 full-text studies were included, with a total of 210 participants, both male and female. As far as the measured flexibility tests conducted, front split, sit and reach and bridge were evaluated, while obtained results were 9.1–39.1%, 2.79–6.7%, 6.43–7.45%, respectively. All studies have conducted same vibration frequency (30 Hz) with same amplitude of displacements (2 mm), except for the one study who did not show the information of implemented amplitude. After analysing the obtained results, it can be concluded that the usage of whole-body vibration platform shows flexibility improvements in artistic gymnasts, both male and female. In addition, a combination of whole-body vibration and traditional static stretching may enhance the flexibility in artistic gymnasts. However, these results should be taken with caution. Since this review did not reveal the optimal vibrational protocol, it is necessary to invest time during the implementation of various vibrational experimental protocols, so future research is required.

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“…Στη διεθνή βιβλιογραφία οι µελέτες που αξιολογούν την άµεση επίδραση της άσκησης µε Ο∆ στην κινητικότητα είναι λίγες και εµφανίζουν µη σταθερά και αντικρουόµενα αποτελέσµατα (Gerodimos et al, 2010). Σύµφωνα µε τα αποτελέσµατα ερευνών παρατηρήθηκε αύξηση της κινητικότητας κατά 4.5-39.3%, µετά την ολοκλήρωση διαφόρων προγραµµάτων άσκησης Ο∆ (συχνότητα: 20-30 Hz, πλάτος ταλάντωσης: 4-6 mm, διάρκεια: 5-10 min, ποικίλες ασκήσεις) (Cochrane et al, 2005;Cardinale et al, 2003c;Gerodimos et al, 2010;Jacobs & Burns, 2009;Van Zyl et al 2011;Καρατράντου και συν. 2008).…”

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Η Επίδραση Διαφορετικών Προγραμμάτων Άσκησης Με Ολόσωμη Δόνηση Στην Φυσική Κατάσταση Νεαρών Ανδρών

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Σκοπός της έρευνας ήταν: α) να διερευνήσει την επίδραση ενός βραχύχρονουπρογράμματος (short term) άσκησης με ολόσωμη δόνηση (Ο) στη φυσικήκατάσταση (κινητικότητα, δύναμη, ταχύτητα, κατακόρυφη αλτικότητα, ισχύ,αναερόβια και αερόβια ικανότητα) νεαρών, φυσικά δραστήριων, ανδρών, β) ναδιερευνήσει την επίδραση ενός μακρόχρονου προγράμματος (long term) άσκησηςμε Ο στη φυσική κατάσταση νεαρών, φυσικά δραστήριων, ανδρών και γ) νασυγκρίνει την αποτελεσματικότητα των δύο προγραμμάτων στη φυσικήκατάσταση νεαρών, φυσικά δραστήριων, ανδρών. Στην έρευνα έλαβαν μέροςεθελοντικά 60 νεαροί άνδρες (20.47 ± 1.38 ετών) με φυσική δραστηριότητα, οιοποίοι τυχαία χωρίστηκαν σε τρείς ομάδες: ομάδα βραχύχρονης άσκησης μεδόνηση (Β), ομάδα μακρόχρονης άσκησης με δόνηση (Μ) και ομάδα ελέγχου(ΟΕ). Η ομάδα Β πραγματοποίησε ένα πρωτόκολλο άσκησης κατακόρυφης Ο(συχνότητα: 25-35 Hz, πλάτος ταλάντωσης: 5mm, διάρκεια: 10min, θέση-άσκηση: στατικό ημικάθισμα 110ο, πέντε φορές την εβδομάδα), για τέσσεριςεβδομάδες. Η ομάδα Μ ακολούθησε το ίδιο πρωτόκολλο άσκησης, ίσηςποσότητας και έντασης αλλά με διαφορετική συχνότητα προπόνησης (τρεις φορέςτην εβδομάδα). Για τη στατιστική επεξεργασία των αποτελεσμάτωνχρησιμοποιήθηκε ανάλυση διακύμανσης με δύο παράγοντες (ομάδα x χρόνος, 3 x2), με επαναλαμβανόμενες μετρήσεις στον παράγοντα «χρόνο» και το κριτήριοκατά Tukey, όπου αυτό ήταν απαραίτητο. Στην Β παρατηρήθηκε στατιστικάσημαντική αύξηση (p<.05), της κινητικότητας (10.43±18.60%), της σχετικήςδύναμης (17.07±19.85%) και της σχετικής κατακόρυφης αλτικότητας(15.11±14.89%) σε αντίθεση με τις Μ και Ο. Καμία άλλη διαφορά δενπαρατηρήθηκε στις φυσικές ικανότητες που αξιολογήθηκαν μεταξύ των ομάδων.Το σωματικό λίπος μειώθηκε σημαντικά (-5.30±9.48%) (p<.05) στην Β ενώκαμιά μεταβολή δεν φάνηκε στις Μ και ΟΕ. Η σωματική και η άλιπη μυϊκήμάζα παρέμειναν αμετάβλητες σε όλες τις ομάδες. Συνοψίζοντας φαίνεται ότι τοβραχύχρονο πρόγραμμα άσκησης με ολόσωμη δόνηση είναι περισσότεροαποτελεσματικό σε σχέση με το μακρόχρονο στη βελτίωση της κινητικότητας, τηςδύναμης, της κατακόρυφης αλτικότητας και της σωματικής σύστασης σε νεαρούςάνδρες με φυσική δραστηριότητα.

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What We Do Not Know About Stretching in Healthy Athletes: A Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map from 300 Trials

Afonso,

Andrade,

Rocha-Rodrigues

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Background Stretching has garnered significant attention in sports sciences, resulting in numerous studies. However, there is no comprehensive overview on investigation of stretching in healthy athletes. Objectives To perform a systematic scoping review with an evidence gap map of stretching studies in healthy athletes, identify current gaps in the literature, and provide stakeholders with priorities for future research. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 and PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. We included studies comprising healthy athletes exposed to acute and/or chronic stretching interventions. Six databases were searched (CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) until 1 January 2023. The relevant data were narratively synthesized; quantitative data summaries were provided for key data items. An evidence gap map was developed to offer an overview of the existing research and relevant gaps. Results Of ~ 220,000 screened records, we included 300 trials involving 7080 athletes [mostly males (~ 65% versus ~ 20% female, and ~ 15% unreported) under 36 years of age; tiers 2 and 3 of the Participant Classification Framework] across 43 sports. Sports requiring extreme range of motion (e.g., gymnastics) were underrepresented. Most trials assessed the acute effects of stretching, with chronic effects being scrutinized in less than 20% of trials. Chronic interventions averaged 7.4 ± 5.1 weeks and never exceeded 6 months. Most trials (~ 85%) implemented stretching within the warm-up, with other application timings (e.g., post-exercise) being under-researched. Most trials examined static active stretching (62.3%), followed by dynamic stretching (38.3%) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching (12.0%), with scarce research on alternative methods (e.g., ballistic stretching). Comparators were mostly limited to passive controls, with ~ 25% of trials including active controls (e.g., strength training). The lower limbs were primarily targeted by interventions (~ 75%). Reporting of dose was heterogeneous in style (e.g., 10 repetitions versus 10 s for dynamic stretching) and completeness of information (i.e., with disparities in the comprehensiveness of the provided information). Most trials (~ 90%) reported performance-related outcomes (mainly strength/power and range of motion); sport-specific outcomes were collected in less than 15% of trials. Biomechanical, physiological, and neural/psychological outcomes were assessed sparsely and heterogeneously; only five trials investigated injury-related outcomes. Conclusions There is room for improvement, with many areas of research on stretching being underexplored and others currently too heterogeneous for reliable comparisons between studies. There is limited representation of elite-level athletes (~ 5% tier 4 and no tier 5) and underpowered sample sizes (≤ 20 participants). Research was biased toward adult male athletes of sports not requiring extreme ranges of motion, and mostly assessed the acute effects of static active stretching and dynamic stretching during the warm-up. Dose–response relationships remain largely underexplored. Outcomes were mostly limited to general performance testing. Injury prevention and other effects of stretching remain poorly investigated. These relevant research gaps should be prioritized by funding policies. Registration OSF project (https://osf.io/6auyj/) and registration (https://osf.io/gu8ya).

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The immediate effect of vibration therapy on flexibility in female junior elite gymnasts

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Whole-Body Vibration Effects on Flexibility in Artistic Gymnastics—A Systematic Review

Whole-Body Vibration Effects on Flexibility in Artistic Gymnastics—A Systematic Review

Η Επίδραση Διαφορετικών Προγραμμάτων Άσκησης Με Ολόσωμη Δόνηση Στην Φυσική Κατάσταση Νεαρών Ανδρών

What We Do Not Know About Stretching in Healthy Athletes: A Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map from 300 Trials

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