근막이완술을 활용한 청소년 축구선수 운동수행능력 향상요인에 관한 연구

Abstract

Purpose There has been no study yet to confirm the effect of myofascial release before exercise on adolescent soccer players. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of myofascial release on exercise performance function, pain, and body composition in male adolescent soccer players. Methods 30 male high school soccer players were participated in this study. Myofascial release was applied for 50 minutes at a time, and was performed three times a week for eight weeks (24 sessions). Before and after intervention, soccer function, pain intensity, and body composition were assessed. Results After applying myofascial release, significant improvements in soccer function (p < 0.05) and pain (p < 0.05) was confirmed, but body composition did not show significant change. This study showed that 8-week myofascial release applications are effective in improving the athletic performance of adolescent soccer players and relieving pain. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, it is supported that the application of myofascial release before exercise will help soccer players improve their performance by improving their athletic performance and relieving pain.