Title:

The effect of active myokinetic chain release and stretching on physical performance amongst young racquet sports players

Creator:

Das, Ashirbad ; Saini, Preeti ; Rizvi, Moattar Raza ; Sethi, Priyanka ; Sharma, Ankita ; Ahmad, Irshad

Publication date:

2022

Publisher:

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu

Place of publication:

Poznań

Format:

pp.151-160; 30 cm

Number of pages:

10

Previous title:

click here to follow the link ; Studies in Physical Culture and Tourism

Is part of:

Trends in Sport Sciences 2022 Vol.29 No.4

Abstract:

Introduction. Muscle imbalance is frequently observed according to research findings. Muscles that have been shortened for a lengthy period become tight. Modalities, posture changes, and releases can all be used to treat this condition. Muscle soreness is a myogenic condition that results from deep releases. A joint’s range of motion is reduced and pain is experienced as a result of adhesions and inflammation caused by the rupture of taut bands because of excessive pressure. Aim of Study. The aim was to examine the effects of active myokinetic chain release therapy (AMRT) and stretching on physical performance amongst adolescent racquet sport players with misalignment of fascial tissue. Material and Methods. Eighty racquet sports players having muscle imbalance as tested by the Bunkie test were randomly divided into two groups receiving AMRT and stretching, respectively. They were tested for different biomotor abilities, targeting lower back and hamstring flexibility, agility as well as endurance, with functional ability, speed of the racquet, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation used to assess physical performance. Results. AMRT resulted in better results in improving the biomotor abilities as compared to stretching in different biomotor abilities, but there was a significant change from pre- to post-assessment. Conclusions. While AMRT can increase biomotor and physical performance in elite athletes, there is no key procedure to apply this intervention to any player, yet this appears to be a very easy and adequate protocol for the athletic population to generate the immediate effect.

Subject and keywords:

stretching ; Bunkie test ; racquet players ; active ; myokinetic chain release therapy ; biomotor abilities

Language:

eng

Object type:

artykuł

License:

udostępnianie na podstawie umowy z właścicielem majątkowych praw autorskich

Rights holder:

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu

Rights management:

Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu ; Biblioteka Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu

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Access rights:

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Digitisation:

Biblioteka Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu

Location of original object:

Biblioteka Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego w Poznaniu

ISBN/ISSN:

2299-9590

DOI:

10.23829/TSS.2022.29.4-2