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{"title":"Rehabilitation of back pain with laser associated with negative or positive pressure massage in workers: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Danielle Izabel Assis Chaves,&nbsp;Marco Antonio Carneiro de Jesus,&nbsp;Gabriella Dalarmi de Menezes,&nbsp;Lúcio Marques Vieira Souza,&nbsp;Gustavo Henrique Gonçalves,&nbsp;Fernanda Rossi Paolillo","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and purpose</h3><div>Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are an array of conditions affecting the human locomotor system, such as muscles, tendons, nerves, bones, and joints. It is related to physiological, kinesiological and biomechanical changes which result in pain, paresthesia, inflammation, weakness, tiredness, heaviness in limbs, fatigue, reduced range of motion and/or compression of peripheral nerves. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of positive (massage gum) or negative pressure (vacuum therapy) combined with laser on the health of workers with back pain, investigating pain intensity, shoulder mobility, spinal flexibility, life quality, and well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-one workers (female and male) aged between 20 and 60 years and who had medical referral for pain complaint in low back, neck and shoulders due to WMSDs participated in this study and were randomized into 3 groups: (1) Positive Pressure plus Laser Group (PPL): positive pressure using a massage gun was applied after the laser; (2) Negative Pressure plus Laser Group (NPL): negative pressure by vacuum was applied together with the laser and; (3) Control group (CG): without positive and negative pressure treatments or laser therapy. All workers received an educational booklet with postural orientation and suggestions focused on stretching exercises. Anamnesis, visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess pain intensity, and functional tests to assess spine flexibility and shoulders mobility were performed. Quality of life and well-being also were evaluated. The regions of lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine were treated once a week, totaling seven sessions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The main result was a reduced pain and an increased spinal flexibility, shoulders mobility, and quality of life in the PPL and NPL groups compared to the CG (p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, NPL showed better results compared to PPL (p &lt; 0.05) for lumbar and cervical pain, as well as for right shoulder mobility.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Therefore, laser combined with negative pressure massage was more effective in reducing lumbar and cervical pain and increasing shoulder mobility compared to positive pressure massage in workers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 101-108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of pain neuroscience education+ (PNE+) in people with different mechanisms of chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Sripada Pallavi Tatikola ,&nbsp;Venkatesh Natarajan ,&nbsp;Sampath Kumar Amaravadi ,&nbsp;Venkata Krishnaveni Desai ,&nbsp;Adlyne Reena Asirvatham ,&nbsp;Ravishankar Nagaraja","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Chronic pain poses a multifaceted and prevalent challenge that significantly affects an individual’s quality of life. Sensory mechanisms, behavioural components (kinesiophobia and catastrophising), and social factors can influence pain perception in both younger and older populations. Moreover, the mechanisms underlying these altered pain phenotypes require further investigation in order to plan appropriate treatment. While Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) has proven effective in managing chronic pain and previous research has been conducted on PNE physiotherapeutic techniques, there remains insufficient evidence on the efficacy of these adjunctive treatments.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The objective of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy of PNE + PT (PNE⁺) on pain as a primary outcome and 12 other psychosocial variables as secondary outcomes in patients with different pain mechanisms, and whether PNE⁺ could be applied to painful diabetic neuropathy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A thorough literature search was conducted in the database Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, ScienceDirect, CINAHL, and Web of Science, using keywords like “Pain Neuroscience Education”, and “Chronic Pain” from 2010 to 2024 based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Twenty of the 2558 studies that underwent screening qualified for a meta-analysis and 24 of them for a systematic review. Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 was used to assess the quality of the studies. Forest plots were generated using the Revman 5.3 software.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Studies that predominantly addressed central sensitization and neuropathic pain demonstrated moderate-to good-quality evidence. The review findings indicate that PNE⁺ is effective in reducing experienced pain intensity and experienced pain interference on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS: SMD -0.70, 95% CI -1.26 to −0.14), Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS SMD -1.71, 95% CI -2.34 to −1.08), reduced kinesiophobia (Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia: SMD -5.29, 95% CI -7.33 to −3.25), and catastrophizing (pain catastrophizing scale: −3.82, 95% CI -6.44 to −1.21).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>PNE ⁺ has been found to be an effective intervention for reducing perceived pain experience, pain interference and other psychosocial variables in the management of chronic pain with different pain mechanisms. Most studies have focused on central sensitization, urging future research to explore PNE⁺ efficacy in neuropathic pain, such as painful diabetic neuropathy.</div></div><div><h3>PROSPERO registration number</h3><div>CRD42023451101.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 215-237"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142748271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is Mat pilates effective in lower limb strength and hand grip strength of people with Parkinson’s? A randomized clinical trial with follow-up","authors":"Mainaluá Santana Martinazzo,&nbsp;Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães,&nbsp;Jessica Moratelli,&nbsp;Priscila Rodrigues Gil","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Parkinson's disease can contribute to the loss of muscle strength, and physical exercise such as Mat Pilates can be effective in improving this, core stability, flexibility, and muscle control<strong>.</strong></div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To analyze the effects of a 12-week intervention with Mat Pilates in the short and long term, on lower limb and hand grip strength in people with Parkinson's.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study included 23 people (61.7 ± 7.5 years) of both sexes, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who were selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into intervention and control groups.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The hand grip variable showed improvement in the intervention group intragroup only in the right hand (p = 0.003) in the post-intervention period. In the lower limb strength variable, there was significance in the extension of the left leg both in the intervention intragroup (p = 0.042), and in the control group (p = 0.001) the result in the flexion of the left leg in the intervention group (p = 0.032). The follow-up data showed significance in the strength of extension of the right leg in the intervention group (p = 0.049) and in the control group (p = 0.024) and in the extension of the left leg in the intervention group (p = 0.021).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Mat Pilates classes for people with Parkinson's with mild and moderate degrees proved to be effective in the short term in the hand grip strength of the right hand, and in the extension and flexion of the left legs, and positive effects in the long term in the strength of extension of the right also left legs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 138-143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of short-term functional mobility outcomes in patients with traumatic lower limb amputations: A prospective cohort study in India","authors":"Uttam Chand Saini ,&nbsp;Sushant Soni ,&nbsp;Aseem Mehra ,&nbsp;B.U. Shubhankar ,&nbsp;Arjit Bansal ,&nbsp;Neha Suri ,&nbsp;Himanshu Bhayana","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Traumatic amputation of the lower limb is a significant life-changing event. It is associated with substantial functional disability.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To assess the serial improvement in functional mobility outcomes after the rehabilitation provided to traumatic unilateral lower limb amputee (TULLA) over 6 months of follow-up.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>It is a prospective observational cohort study including 106 TULLA performed in a tertiary care trauma center in North India from January 2021 to December 2021. Patients were followed up at 2 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-surgery in the focused amputee clinic, where functional mobility care was provided by physical rehabilitation and prosthesis application and patients were evaluated using the Locomotors Capabilities Index (LCI-5) and L-Test of functional mobility.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There was a significant improvement in LCI-5 and L-Test from discharge to follow-up. The mean overall LCI-5 scores were 14.68 ± 6.56, 28.29 ± 9.04 and 42.77 ± 8.94 at 2 weeks, 3 months and 6 months respectively. The mean L-test for overall individuals with limb loss (N = 100) at discharge, 2 weeks, 3 months and 6 months were 178.41 ± 49.62, 126.98 ± 37.76, 98.39 ± 30.09 and 72.82 ± 21.03 respectively. Further, a subgroup analysis showed a significant improvement in LCI-5 and L-test in individuals with above-knee and below-knee limb loss with prostheses compared to those without prostheses.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our multidisciplinary approach helps to improve functional mobility outcomes among TULLA. Focused amputee clinics are the need of the hour to achieve successful functional mobility following amputation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 115-120"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of visual biofeedback on fine motor function and activity daily of life in stroke patients: A pilot study","authors":"Zahra Goodarzi ,&nbsp;Ali Asghar Jamebozorgi ,&nbsp;Ashkan Irani ,&nbsp;Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban ,&nbsp;Aliyeh Daryabor","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Many stroke patients suffer from dysfunction in their upper limbs, which can lead to difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADL) as well as social and work interactions. This is particularly true for patients whose dominant side has been affected. The aim of the current study was to explore how effective visual biofeedback could improve fine motor function in the hand and ADL for people suffering from a stroke.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Ten individuals who had experienced a stroke with aged from 60 to 74 years old (mean: 64.3 years) were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in study group (n: 5) received 15 sessions of visual biofeedback therapy along with routine occupational therapy. Control group (n: 5) received only routine occupational therapy. Fine motor function was measured by Fugl Meyer Scale (FMS), box and block test (BBT), and Purdue pegboard test (PPBT). Also, ADL was measured by functional independence measure (FIM). These clinical outcomes were evaluated before, after, and 1.5 months following the interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results showed that the study group experienced a significant increase in fine motor function after receiving visual biofeedback, compared to the control group. The ADL also improved in both the study and control groups after the intervention, but there was no significant difference between the two groups during the intervention and follow-up stages for ADL.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It seems that combining biofeedback with routine occupational therapy could be a promising method to enhance fine motor function in individuals with stroke.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 109-114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new field-test for assessing the medial and lateral hamstring strength at long-muscle length","authors":"A. Ferré ,&nbsp;F. Delvaux ,&nbsp;C. Schwartz ,&nbsp;J.-L. Croisier","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigates the influence of tibial rotations with knee flexion (KF) on the electromyographic (EMG) activities of hamstring muscles (HM) groups and the strength ratio between the medial and lateral rotation of the tibia. A cross-sectional design was employed to assess muscle activity, isometric strength and reliability. The research was conducted in a controlled laboratory environment. Thirty-six amateur male athletes were recruited as volunteers. The measures included peak muscle activity of the semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head, the knee flexors’ isometric strength ratio and reliability. The isometric strength ratios of medial (MR) to lateral (LR) tibial rotations were 0.94 ± 0.17 at 90°, and 0.93 ± 0.10 at both 60° and 30° of KF angulation. Tibial position significantly influenced knee flexion strength as well as HM activity, irrespective of KF angulation. Specifically, biceps femoris activity increased by 33.6% in LR compared to MR, while semitendinosus activity increased by 22.6% in MR compared to LR. The Knee-Rotation test (KR-test) can be a valuable tool for evaluating both HM groups (ICC &gt;0.87), and identifying the primary target for strengthening purposes during the injury prevention process. It provides insights for effective rehabilitation and training interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 78-84"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of strength training on reducing risk of fractures in people living with Human Immunodeficiency virus","authors":"Wlaldemir Roberto dos Santos ,&nbsp;Walmir Romário dos Santos ,&nbsp;Pedro Pinheiro Paes ,&nbsp;Talita Morais Fernandes ,&nbsp;Ana Paula Morais Fernades","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The progression of HIV and prolonged antiretroviral therapy (ART) lead to secondary changes in patients, such as reduced bone mineral density (BMD), which increases the susceptibility to fractures and, consequently, the associated morbidity and mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The study aimed to assess the impact of strength training on the risk of fractures in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Sixteen HIV-positive men with lipodystrophy syndrome, under ART, aged 40–70 years, inactive for three months, were included. They underwent 12 weeks of strength training (36 sessions) and were evaluated before and after for fracture risk and femoral neck BMD using FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment) and DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry), respectively, along with body composition. Comparative statistical analyses were conducted.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results showed a reduction in the risk of major fractures by 24.79% (p = 0.009) and of femoral neck fractures by 72.85% (p = 0.004). There was a significant increase in femoral neck BMD by 11.69% (p = 0.001) and in the T-score by 7.94% (p = 0.002), inversely correlating with fracture risk. Total muscle mass increased by 3.79% (p = 0.011) and lower limb bone mass by 3.55% (p = 0.028), positively correlating with BMD and T-score.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It was concluded that a short period of training (12 weeks) reduced the risk of fractures in PLHIV. However, further research is needed to support evidence-based clinical practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 13-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is physical exercise effective in improving pain, functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with hip osteoarthritis? A systematic review with meta-analysis","authors":"Suziany dos Santos Caduda ,&nbsp;Talita Santos Andrade ,&nbsp;Mayara Alves Menezes ,&nbsp;Talita Leite dos Santos Moraes ,&nbsp;Igor Borges Silva ,&nbsp;Jader Pereira de Farias Neto ,&nbsp;Walderi Monteiro da Silva Junior","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise and its implications on pain, functional mobility (FM) and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with isolated hip osteoarthritis (HO).</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Intervention systematic review.</div></div><div><h3>Literature search</h3><div>Pubmed, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL (Cochrane) and PEDro were searched for studies evaluating the effect of exercise on pain, FM and QoL in people with HO from the first publication until August 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Study selection criteria</h3><div>Two reviewers independently assessed studies for inclusion and quality of evidence. We included randomized controlled trials on HO where the intervention was physical exercise compared with the control group (exercise different from the intervention or no intervention).</div></div><div><h3>Data synthesis</h3><div>Available data were analyzed using meta-analysis when comparison was possible. Otherwise, the data were synthesized qualitatively. The quality of the evidence was assessed using the <em>Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach.</em></div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Seven trials were identified. Low-quality evidence indicated that there was no significant difference between the mixed exercise versus no intervention groups in the meta-analysis for pain and QoL in short term. Low-quality evidence indicated that low-intensity resistance exercise showed a statistically significant difference when compared to high-intensity resistance exercise in terms of pain, and very low-quality evidence indicated that there was no significant difference regarding functional mobility, both in short term.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>New clinical trials with methodological rigor should be carried out to investigate the effectiveness of physical exercise in individuals with HO and which is the most effective modality in pain, FM and QoL for future clinical decision-making.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 121-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of protocol designs for using massage guns on lower body flexibility: A randomised cross-over design study","authors":"Lorna Sams,&nbsp;Ben L. Langdown,&nbsp;Joan Simons,&nbsp;Jitka Vseteckova","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Current protocols for delivering percussive therapy (PT) using massage guns are heterogeneous creating a need to establish the impact of study design on physiological measures. This cross-over design study aimed to determine the most effective protocol, among the eight protocols examined, on lower body flexibility, and to support the provision of protocol validation for future research.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Recreationally active healthy adults (n = 35) undertook two main protocols; three sessions per week at 2100 rpm or increasing the speed from session-to-session: 1750 to 2100–2400 rpm. PT was applied for 60 s to each of the quadriceps, gluteals, hamstrings and calves of both legs. Paired-samples t-tests assessed pre- and post-intervention data for hip flexion and ankle dorsi-flexion range of motion (ROM). These were collected in all sessions using a digital goniometer allowing changes for eight different protocols to be examined.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Results showed the most effective protocol, among the eight protocols examined, for achieving significant gains in lower body flexibility is applying massage gun PT three times a week with increased speeds across sessions (1750–2100–2400 rpm), with average increases for the combined dominant and non-dominant legs of 5.8% for hip flexion and 5.6% ankle dorsiflexion.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Practitioners and the public using this protocol could target specific improvements in hip flexion and ankle dorsi-flexion ROM and researchers may wish to adopt this protocol to allow homogenous analysis across study populations in future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 85-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute dose-response effect of photobiomodulation therapy on muscle performance in female futsal players: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study","authors":"Jayne Maria Borim ,&nbsp;Sérgio Marques Borghi ,&nbsp;Ana Paula do Nascimento ,&nbsp;Adriano Valmozino da Silva ,&nbsp;Alex Silva Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Juliano Casonatto ,&nbsp;Cleber Ferraresi ,&nbsp;Andreo Fernando Aguiar","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has recently been indicated as a potential therapeutic strategy in diverse health and sports contexts. However, its efficacy on muscle performance in female futsal players remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dose-response effect of PBMT on muscle performance in female futsal players.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In a crossover design, fifteen female futsal athletes (age: 18–30 years) were randomized to receive 1 of 4 PBMT conditions (placebo, 300, 900, and 1260 J [J]) on four occasions, separated by a 2-wk washout period<em>.</em> PBMT treatments were applied on the quadriceps muscle of both legs using a device containing 200 light-emitting diodes (LEDs), immediately before the following tests: countermovement jump (CMJ) (i.e., flight time as indicator of muscle power), maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) for the leg extension exercise (i.e., muscle strength), and 3 sets of repetitions-to-failure (i.e., local muscular endurance) for the 45° <em>leg press</em> exercise, with recording of rating of perceived exertion (RPE) after each set. The fatigue index was determined by the number of repetitions between sets 1 and 3.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>No significant differences were found between the PBMT conditions for the maximum number of repetitions (<em>p</em> = 0.899), RPE (time <em>p</em> &lt; 0.0001; interaction <em>p</em> = 0.653), fatigue index (<em>p</em> = 0.835), muscle power (<em>p</em> = 0.789), and isometric peak and mean torque (<em>p</em> = 0.776 and 0.537, respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Different doses of acute PBMT with LEDs do not improve muscle performance (endurance, power, and strength) and RPE in female futsal players.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 35-43"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}