The Effect of Myofascial Release on Post Exercise Recovery in Young Athletes

Author: Keerthana R., Mohanraj K., Sam Thamburaj A., Catherine Shalini R. and Prabhakara Doss. D.

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Abstract

Every athlete has got a goal in life, and they work hard to achieve it. Sports performance has four major dimensions – skill, strength, endurance and recovery. Recovery after exercise is essential for the muscles and tissues to repair and build strength. Active recovery (AR) is the most common technique used in the sports field. In active recovery warm up, cool down and rest are the common techniques used by the coaches. Myofascial release (MFR), a hands-on therapeutic approach targeting the fascial system to alleviate muscular tension, restore tissue mobility, improve overall functional capacity and enhance the recovery. Sixty athletes who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected and divided into two groups i.e., Control group and experimental group using simple random sampling method. Control group followed general regular warm up and Experimental group received Myofascial release (MFR)combination of along with their regular warm up. Pre and post assessment of the participant’s perceived fatigue was recorded after 1 minute and then after 3 minutes when the participants used the treadmill test up to 80% of maximum heart rate. At end of the study though conventional group showed recovery, Experimental group who received warm up along with Myofascial release showed better result compared to the conventional group. Blinding participants and assessors to MFR challenges due to direct contact and manipulation, potentially leading to a placebo effect based on beliefs or expectations.

Keywords

Post exercise recovery, Active recovery, Myofascial release, Maximum Heart rate, Perceived Fatigue

Conclusion

The findings of this research support the inclusion of Myofascial Release (MFR) techniques in warm-up routines to optimize recovery and reduce perceived fatigue in athletes. This approach has the potential to enhance the overall functional capacity and performance of athletes across various sports disciplines. Future studies should explore the long-term effects of MFR on recovery and performance, as well as its applicability to different athlete populations and specific sports contexts.

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How to cite this article

Keerthana R., Mohanraj K., Sam Thamburaj A., Catherine Shalini R. and Prabhakara Doss. D. (2023). The Effect of Myofascial Release on Post Exercise Recovery in Young Athletes. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1385-1388.