Myofascial Release Techniques Research Articles

Effects of the Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Release Technique in Cervicogenic Headache: A Brief Review

Headache is a substantial global public health problem. A type of headache known as cervicogenic headache (CGH) is caused by a referral of pain from the cervical spine. This type of headache is usually persistent, manifests as unilateral cephalgia, and is thought to be brought on by neck musculoskeletal dysfunction. Numerous methods have been put forth to treat headaches, but the most effective approach has been suggested by recent research to involve manipulation and therapeutic exercise. Muscle energy technique is a beneficial and successful therapeutic exercise because the patient actively participates in its execution. Numerous studies have examined the benefits of myofascial release technique, including increased range of motion, improved joint biomechanics, increased soft tissue extensibilities, and a marked reduction in pain. Keywords: Cervicogenic headache, Muscle energy technique, Myofascial release technique.

Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Joint Range of Motion of Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Although myofascial release techniques (MRTs) are commonly used to improve athletes' range of motion (ROM), the effectiveness of MRTs may vary depending on the specific method performed. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of MRTs on the ROM performance of athletes. (2) Methods: The electronic databases of Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to identify relevant articles published up to June 2023. This study utilized the PRISMA guidelines, and four databases were searched. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, and the certainty of evidence was reported using the GRADE scale. The overall effect size was calculated using the robust variance estimator, and subgroup analyses were conducted using the Hotelling Zhang test. (3) Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. The overall effect size results indicated that the myofascial release intervention had a moderate effect on ROM performance in athletes when compared to the active or passive control groups. (4) Conclusions: Alternative MRTs, such as myofascial trigger point therapy, can further improve the ROM performance of athletes. Gender, duration of intervention, and joint type may have a moderating effect on the effectiveness of MRTs.

MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION – A NARRATIVE REVIEW

INTRO/BACK GROUND Ac joint dysfunction is a prevalent cause of shoulder discomfort. As far as we are aware, there are currently no published studies focused on the manual therapy management of AC joint dysfunction. However, manual physical therapy has proven successful in treating various other shoulder conditions. To address this, recent research has started to investigate whether manual techniques are more effective in treating ac joint dysfunction. OBJECTIVE Aim of this study on the literature review pointing on the available evidence for the manual therapy interventions in acromioclavicular joint dysfunction patients. METHODS Research involved a computerized data base used for searching articles were Science direct, Pedro, PubMed, goggle scholar search pertaining to studies that include the manual therapy among acromioclavicular joint dysfunction Patients RESULTS: These 10 studies were based on the inclusion exclusion criteria were included in this review the methods used in all these studies were strengthening exercises , transverse friction massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release techniques, active passive motion exercises, scapulothoracic exercises, peri joint muscle exercises, joint stability exercises with different sets of exercises for muscle activation and range of motion and function these manual therapy techniques aims to alleviate inflammation recover the shoulder pain free rom and restore the proper function of soft tissue and joint. CONCLUSION: We conclude from this review that a variety of manual treatment procedures have been shown to be useful and effective in treating patients with AC joint dysfunction. There is, however, a dearth of data on the use of manual therapy procedures or interventions to treat ac joint dysfunction. More investigation is required to determine the precise role that manual therapy strategies may play in managing ac joint dysfunction.

Combined PNF and myofascial release techniques impair acute strength performance: A randomized controlled cross-sectional study

Background: Numerous strategies can be implemented as preconditioning preparation to increase strength production, including PNF and MFR strategies, however there are still contradictions in the literature regarding competing effects between preconditioning actions and strength perfor-mance, which it becomes plausible to look for the impact is effect on strength resistance perfor-mance. Objective: of the study was to evaluate the acute effects of series of PNF, myofascial release (MFR), or the sum of the methods, on the development of resistance strength in subsequent series of deadlifts. Methods: Eight adults of both sexes (25.4 ± 4.1 years) participated in the study, attend-ing the gym on 7 visits. The first visit consisted of a sample characterization. On the second and third visits, participants performed the maximum repetition Deadlift procedure, from the fourth to seventh visits, they were randomly divided into: a) CTL; b) PNF; c) MFR; d) PNF + MFR. All sessions followed three sets of the Deadlift exercise with 80% RM. Results: The repeated measures ANOVA showed significant differences between the control condition (no intervention) and the PNF inter-vention (p = 0.034) and MFR + PNF (p = 0.047). However, the Control vs. MFR there were no signif-icant differences (p = 0.07), as well as PNF vs. MFR (p = 0.585), and PNF vs. PNF+MFR (p = 0.382). Conclusion: Strength performance was influenced by the PNF method, or associated with MFR, both reducing total work.

Myofascial release in the treatment of lumbar pain in pregnant women

The prevalence of back pain in pregnant women is quite high nowadays. A special place is given to myofascial pain. They progress with the course of pregnancy and can lead to a decrease in a woman’s quality of life. However, the issues of back pain treatment, including the selection of methods and doctors training, still remain unresolved. The aim of our work was to identify the effect of manual therapy (in particular, myofascial release) on the dynamics of pain syndrome in pregnant women with low back pain. Material and methods. The study involved 90 patients of the MIRT Medical Center (Krasnoyarsk) with myofascial lumbosacral pain syndrome at different gestation phases. We used myofascial release techniques and training device to retrained their muscular system. We evaluated the effectiveness of treatment by using a visual analog scale of pain, test with two scales (patented model) and manual muscle testing methods. Results and discussion. The average pain score was 5 points before treatment and 0.6 points after treatment. Pain completely disappeared in most patients after treatment. The maximum decrease in pain score showed women in the third trimester. The pathological difference in the load on the limbs after treatment was 17 times less than before treatment, for all trimesters in general. In the first trimester it was not detected at all. The study revealed correlation between the pain syndrome and positive sacroiliac ligament compression test. Conclusions. We have developed a general scheme for examination and treatment of back pain in pregnant using patented technologies and myofascial release technics. It has proven to be effective in reducing lower back pain at different gestation phases. Tension in the sacroiliac ligaments should be investigated in the future and taken into account for back pain treatment of pregnant women, as well as at pregnancy planning stage.

Effectiveness of Sub-occipital Release In Cervicogenic Vertigo

Background: Cervicogenic vertigo is defined as a sensation of rotation, resulting from an alteration of the neck proprioceptive afferents of the upper cervical spine. Sub-occipital Release, a type of Myofascial Release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy technique which can be used for the treatment of cervicogenic vertigo. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to minimize the use of equipment and patient positioning, thus making it easy for providers to treat by using the suboccipital myofascial release technique and find the effects of this technique on cervicogenic vertigo. Objective: To determine whether sub-occipital myofascial release technique in upper cervical region is more effective than the use of conventional exercises in improvement of the symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo. Setting: Otolaryngology(ENT) and orthopaedic clinics of Pune city. Method: We carried out a prospective, randomized controlled, in 60 subjects with cervicogenic vertigo who were assigned randomly to an Exercise group (N = 17) and Sub-occipital Release group (N = 17). Subjects received treatment three times a week, for 2 weeks. By the end of session, pre‑ and post‑comparison was done for the signs and symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo. Participants: Age group 20-40 years were taken for the study. Patients with other types or causes of vertigo, acute cervical fractures or atlanto-axial joint instability were excluded from the study. Outcome measure: The primary outcome measure of this study was to find the intensity of the signs and symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo by using a Dizziness Handicap Inventory-NDI Questionnaire[6] . Results: Statistical significance was found between and within the groups with respect to the signs and symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo. The results showed a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) between the pre-treatment and post-treatment values for both the groups. Also, a significant improvement of signs and symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo was found in the sub-occipital group as compared to the exercise group. Conclusion: This study concluded that sub-occipital release technique is significantly effective for the treatment of cervicogenic vertigo.

The effect of cervical mobilization on joint position sense, balance and gait in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized crossover study

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of cervical mobilization on joint position sense, balance and gait in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Methods Sixteen MS patients received traditional rehabilitation and traditional rehabilitation+cervical mobilization treatments in different orders, 2 days a week for 4 weeks. For the cervical mobilization, joint traction and shifts with myofascial release techniques were applied. Joint position sense was evaluated from the bilateral knee and ankle joints with a digital goniometer, balanced with the Berg Balance Test (BBT), the Functional Reach Test, and gait with the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and the Timed 25-Foot Walk Test. Results Improvements were determined in joint position sense, balance, gait with both treatment methods (p < 0.05). With the addition of cervical mobilization to traditional treatment, there was observed to be an increased effect carried over in knee joint position sense and BBT (p < 0.05). The BBT and DGI scores improved in the group applied with cervical mobilization following the washout period (p < 0.05). Conclusions Cervical mobilization could be effective in improving joint position sense, balance and gait, and accelerated improvements in a short time. The application of cervical mobilization could be a supportive treatment method to improve position sense, balance and gait in patients with MS.

Myofascial Release for the Treatment of Tension-Type, Cervicogenic Headache or Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

To assess the effectiveness of myofascial release (MFR) techniques on the intensity of headache pain and associated disability in patients with tension-type headache (TTH), cervicogenic headache (CGH), or migraine. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eight databases were searched on September 15, 2023, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, and Wanfang Database. The risk of bias was evaluated utilizing the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool. Pooled results showed that MFR intervention significantly reduces pain intensity [SMD = -2.01, 95% CI (-2.98, -1.03), I2 = 90%, P < 0.001] and improves disability [SMD = -1.3, 95% CI (-1.82, -0.79), I2 = 74%, P < 0.001]. Subgroup analysis based on the type of headache revealed significant reductions in pain intensity for CGH [SMD = -2.01, 95% CI (-2.73, -1.29), I2 = 63%, P < 0.001], TTH [SMD = -0.86, 95% CI (-1.52, -0.20), I2 = 50%, P=0.01] and migraine [SMD = -6.52, 95% CI (-8.15, -4.89), P < 0.001] and in disability for CGH [SMD = -1.45, 95% CI (-2.07, -0.83), I2 = 0%, P < 0.001]; TTH [SMD = -0.98, 95% CI (-1.32, -0.65), I2 = 0%, P < 0.001] but not migraine [SMD = -2.44, 95% CI (-6.04, 1.16), I2 = 97%, P=0.18]. The meta-analysis results indicate that MFR intervention can significantly alleviate pain and disability in TTH and CGH. For migraine, however, the results were inconsistent, and there was only moderate quality evidence of disability improvement for TTH and CGH. In contrast, the quality of other evidence was low or very low.

Effect of myofascial release and muscle energy technique on patients with chronic neck pain: a scoping review.

To identify the effects of muscle energy techniques and myofascial release in patients with chronic neck pain. To conduct a literature search and identification; PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. Relevant articles were searched for from the following medical and health sciences electronic databases: PubMed, EBSCOhost, CENTRAL of the Cochrane Library, and the Physiotherapy Evidence-Based Database (PEDro). Patients with chronic neck pain were eligible for the scoping review. Seven articles were included in this review. This scoping review found that there is heterogeneity in the prescription of MFR and MET and a greater tendency to check three major physical dimensions (pain, range of motion, and disability). Various studies have opted for distinct intervention regimens, resulting in disparities in the frequency of weekly interventions, which can range from biweekly to five times a week. These inconsistencies may lead to perplexity among practitioners, as each intervention modality demonstrates favorable outcomes for individuals with persistent cervical discomfort. Moreover, a significant proportion of research projects have employed the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and visual analog scale (VAS) for data quantification. According to results, majority of the studies were focused on pain and missing components of range of motion and quality of life. Work-related factors can act as risk factors for chronic neck pain. Future investigations should adopt a comprehensive methodology and incorporate QoL assessments of quality of life.

Comparative Study of Myofascial Release Versus Passive Stretching on Calf Flexibility in College Level Amateur Football Players

Calf muscle flexibility is vital for football players' performance and injury prevention, impacting their ability to accelerate, change direction, and maintain proper biomechanics on the field. Limited flexibility increases the risk of muscle strains, tendon injuries, and joint problems. While passive stretching has been conventional, myofascial release techniques are gaining recognition for targeting the fascial system, promoting muscle relaxation and tension release, thus offering additional benefits to athletes.

Effect of the Myofascial Release Technique on the Paraspinal Muscles Stiffness of Lumbar Region: A Case Study

Muscle stiffness refers to a sensation of muscle tightness makes it challenging to move.Muscle stiffness may occur after overuse of a particular muscle.Multifidus to be 1.5 times stiffer than Erector spinae in the Lumbar region the accurate modulation of lumbar erector spinae muscle stiffness is unclear but while adopted the different sitting and upright standing posture.The main purpose of this case study is to explore physiotherapy interventions for a subject with Lumbar region stiffness.Myofascial Release and Cryotherapy (supplimentry)for the improvement of the Range of motion and to increase flexibility which are restricted by stiffness.A38 years old woman had whole Lumbar region limited ROM and had difficulty to perform ADLs .She is unable to do forward bending and standing position.Investigations and Special test of Lumbar confirms the diagnose of stiffness of Paraspinal muscles of Lumbar region . Total 21days Physiotherapy session with precautions given to the subject in which we provide the Soft tissue mobilization and Myofascial Release Technique for relieving the stiffness.we also include supplimentry that is Cryotherapy for reducing the soreness comes after the MFR.The following 21days Physiotherapy management protocol improved the Range of motion of the subject and relieve in the stiffness in the Lumbar region, subject was able to perform the ADLs with minimal discomfort.we gave some instructions to subject to perform home exercise independently.This case report is consistent with recent studies and on the base of the result that demonstrate Myofascial Release Technique with supplimentry Cryotherapy are singnificant effective for people with stiffness in Lumbar region.After completing the management protocol, their marked improvement in the ROM and Flexibility.

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy in University Students with Chronic Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on pain, craniovertebral angle (CVA), and neck disability in university students with chronic neck pain and forward head posture. A total of sixty-six eligible participants with chronic neck pain and forward head posture were randomized into the Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) group (n = 33) and MRT and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) group (n = 33). Clinical outcomes included neck pain measured using the numerical pain rating scale, neck disability measured through the neck disability index, and forward head posture measured through the cranial vertebral angle. The outcomes were assessed at baseline and the four and eight weeks after the intervention. Both groups showed significant improvement in pain intensity, CVA, and neck disability after the intervention. However, the CBT group demonstrated greater improvements than the MRT group. The difference in outcomes between the groups was statistically significant. Myofascial Release Therapy combined with CBT is an effective treatment method for patients with chronic neck pain and forward head posture.

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. A Retrospective Analysis of Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical and Conservative Treatment

INTRODUCTION. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) is one of the most common reasons that makes patients seek treatment for shoulder pain.&#x0D; PURPOSE. To assess the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS. The clinical results of 48 patients with SAIS stage 1, 2 according to Neer, divided into 3 groups, were analyzed: 1) conservative group without rotator cuff tears (16 patients), 2) conservative group with partial rotator cuff tears (16 patients); 3) surgical group (16 patients). The patients of the conservative groups were treated according to the rehabilitation protocol including myofascial release techniques, physiotherapy, manual therapy, exercises. The patients of the surgical group underwent an arthroscopic subacromial decompression. The follow-up period was at least 24 months. The clinical condition of the patients was assessed using ASES, VAS scales and SANE questionnaire.&#x0D; RESULTS. The study did not reveal a statistically significant difference of the surgical and conservative treatment groups according to VAS and ASES. There was a statistically significant difference in the results of the SANE questionnaire (p = 0.008) with better results in the conservative groups. Longer rehabilitation was noted in patients of the surgical group.&#x0D; DISCUSSION. Ketola et al. compared clinical results of surgical group of patients who underwent the subacromial decompression and the conservative group who performed the exercises. There was no statistically significant difference found in VAS level results, subjective shoulder function assessment. Paavola et al. have not found statistically significant difference in VAS scale results between surgical group, group of diagnostic arthroscopy and conservative group of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.&#x0D; CONCLUSION. The conservative treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome with physiotherapy and manual therapy let achieve good and excellent results.

Effectiveness of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release Technique on Pain and Functional Performance in Lateral Epicondylitis

Background: Pain with resisted wrist, middle finger, or both dorsiflexion, along with discomfort and tendernessacross the lateral epicondyle the humerus, are all symptoms of tennis elbow. It affects 1-3% of adults annually,mainly in the dominant hand.This study was designed to inspect the effectiveness of active release technique andmyofascial release technique in lateral epicondylitis.Purpose: To find the effectiveness of active release technique and myofascial release technique in lateralepicondylitis.Materials and Methods: Total of 40 participants were selected from karthik hospital for 4 weeks according toinclusion and exclusion criteria and the participants were explained about treatment safely and about theprocedure and written consent was obtained. All the subjects underwent pretest measurement with NPRS andPRTEE at the beginning of treatmentResults: Statistical analysis of data showed significant differences not only in myofascial group but also in theactive release group. The myofascial release group were significantly higher than the active release group, with ap value of &lt;0.0001Conclusion: Myofascial release Technique is more effective than Active release technique in the lateral epicondylitis

Comparative Study on Myofascial Release Technique and Muscle Energy Technique in Reducing Pain and Improving Functional Activity for People With Chronic Low Back Pain: Experimental Study

Background: Chronic Low Back Pain is a complex and multifactorial condition, often associated with muscularimbalances, trigger points, and myofascial restrictions. MRT focuses on releasing myofascial restrictions, whileMET utilizes muscle contractions to normalize muscle length and improve joint mobility. Both techniques haveshown promising results individually.Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of myofascial release technique and muscle energy technique in reducingpain and improving functional activity in individuals with chronic low back pain.Material and Method: This is an experimental study done using purposive sampling technique with inclusioncriteria of age between 30 to 55, Patients who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain (Duration of at least 12weeks). patients with history of Fractures and Musculoskeletal conditions were excluded. The sampling size of thestudy is (n=90) subjects for a period of 6 weeks [February 2023 to March 2023].Results: The results revealed significant improvement of functional activity in patients with chronic low back pain.Conclusion: This study finally concluded that MRT is more effective than MET in reducing pain and improvingfunctional activity for individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain.

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique Versus Cupping Therapy on Pain and Range of Motion in College Going Students with Trapezitis

Background: Trapezitis is one of the common inflammatory conditions seen among college going students dueto prolonged poor posture stressful neck movement. Students with Trapezitis usually complaints of pain anddifficulty in activities of daily living. Myofascial release technique can be defined as a soft tissue mobilizationtechnique that reduce trapezius spasm and ultimately pain is reduced. Cupping is ancient medical technique it is general utilise a glass cup to create suction over a painful area.Need of study: There are few literatures or research work available on this. No comparison is done on abovetechniques. So, this study was done to compare both the techniques.Objective: To compare the Myofascial Release Technique and Cupping therapy on pain intensity and neck disabilityindex in Trapezitis among college going students.Methodology: A total of 50 students with Trapezitis meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were allocated into two groups of 25 each. Group A (MFR) and Group B (Cupping) to receive 6 sessions of MFR and cupping therapy Pre and Post intervention scores of Visual analogue Scale (VAS), Cervical ROM (CROM) and Neck disability index (NDI) were measured.Results: Data was analysed by SPSS21, t-test were applied. Statistically significant improvements were observed in both groups but more pronounced in Group B. VAS (t = 6.3257) P&lt;0.0001. NDI (t = 9.0547) P&lt;0.0001Conclusion: The results suggested that cupping therapy showed better results than myofascial release in relieving Trapezitis in college going students.

Predictive factors for complexity in abdominal wall hernias: a literature scope review.

Abdominal wall hernias encompass both ventral and incisional hernias, often poorly classified regarding complexity in general. This study aims to conduct a review on the primary topics related to defining the complexity of ventral hernias. this is a scope review conducted following the guidelines recommended by the PRISMA-ScR directive. Searches were carried out in electronic databases including PubMed, LILACS, and EMBASE, using the descriptors: Abdominal Hernia, Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Complex, Classification, Classify, Grade, Scale, and Definition. Combinations of these terms were employed when appropriate. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles with definitions and classifications of complex hernias, as well as those utilizing these classifications to guide treatments and patient allocation. Synonyms and related topics were also considered. Articles outside the scope or lacking the themes in their title or abstract were excluded. The database search was conducted up to July 29, 2023. several hernia classifications were identified as useful in predicting complexity. For this study, we considered six main criteria: size and location, loss of domain, use of abdominal wall relaxation techniques, characteristics of imaging exams, status of the subcutaneous cellular tissue, and likelihood of recurrence. complex abdominal wall hernias can be defined by characteristics analyzed collectively, relating to the patients previous clinical status, size and location of the hernia defect, status of subcutaneous cellular tissue, myofascial release techniques, and other complicating factors.

Effects of myofascial release technique in patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy: A single blind-randomized clinical trial

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the myofascial release technique in individuals diagnosed with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Materials and methodsThirty-four cervical radiculopathy patients were randomly assigned to either the myofascial release group or the exercise group. Both groups received conventional treatment. Additionally, the exercise group performed stretching and strengthening exercises while the myofascial release group received the myofascial release technique. The pain pressure threshold, muscle strength, cervical range of motion, pain, and disability variables were assessed for all patients. ResultsThe myofascial release group demonstrated significantly larger improvements in flexion (p = 0.001), extension (p = 0.037), left rotation (p = 0.012), and left lateral flexion (p = 0.001) range of motions compared to the exercise group. Muscle strength in the wrist flexors (p < 0.001), wrist extensors (p < 0.010), biceps (p < 0.001) and triceps (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the myofascial release group compared to the exercise group. And, again, the myofascial release group demonstrated significantly larger improvements in wrist flexors (p < 0.001), wrist extensors (p < 0.001), biceps (p < 0.001), triceps (p < 0.001), pectorals (p < 0.001), subscapularis (p < 0.001), upper trapezius (p = 0.002), and the pain pressure threshold. Finally, the myofascial release group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain (p < 0.001) and disability (p < 0.001) scales compared to the exercise group. ConclusionEvaluation of the arm muscle strength and pain pressure threshold variables in patients with cervical radiculopathy may benefit clinicians in the preparation of treatments. Cervical radiculopathy symptoms may improve after the application of myofascial release techniques. A customized cervical exercise program and conventional treatment could be added to the non-surgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy.

Brad Ligament Maneuver increases the thickness of the endometrium by more than 500%: case report

Background: Infertility affects more than one in 10 couples worldwide, but it is not well understood. Myofascial release techniques emerge as promising, but there are no studies. Aims: To describe the performance of a specific intracavitary myofascial release technique for the deep pelvis on endometrial growth. Method: The Broad Ligament Maneuver (BLM) was performed during five 10-minute sessions on consecutive days. Endometrial thickness was measured by transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, before and after the intervention. Results: The thickness of the endometrium was previously 3.0 and 3.7 mm. After the intervention it increased to 18.7 mm (505.4% increase). Symptoms of endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, constipation, painful urination and sexual pain disappeared after the intervention. Conclusion: The BLM produced a 500% growth of the endometrium and eliminated the symptoms of endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, constipation, sexual and urinary pain. Most of the current idiopathic pelvic diseases must simply be of myofascial origin, a problem for which there is already effective treatment. New studies on this matter are urgently needed.

The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique Applied with Foam Roller on Jumping, Flexibility and Short Distance Swimming Performance in Swimmers

Myofascial release techniques, particularly when applied using foam rollers, have gained prominence in sports science due to their potential benefits in enhancing athletic performance. This study delves into the impact of this technique on swimmers, a group where flexibility, jump capacity, and short-distance speed are paramount.The research engaged 12 male swimmers, all of whom had been active in the sport for a minimum of three years. Their average age stood at 19.58±.66 years, with an average height of 176.83±8.49 cm and body weight of 75.43±6.62 kg. Following a 5-minute low-intensity warm-up run, participants underwent 10 minutes of dynamic stretching exercises targeting major muscle groups involved in swimming. This was followed by a self-myofascial release (SMR) protocol using foam rollers, focusing on muscle areas most prone to tension and strain in swimmers. These protocols were applied consecutively at 48-hour intervals and at consistent times of the day to ensure uniformity.Post-protocol assessments revealed varying impacts on performance metrics. While the countermovement jump measurements remained statistically unchanged (p0.05), significant improvements were observed in the 15 m swimming (t: 2,307, p: ,041), squat jump (t:,-2,541, p:,027), and flexibility (t:-2,491, p:,030) tests (p0.05).These findings underscore the potential of integrating myofascial release techniques with foam rollers into swimmers' training regimens. Not only does this approach enhance specific performance parameters like squat jump and flexibility, but it also offers broader implications for the athletic community, emphasizing the importance of muscle relaxation and flexibility in achieving peak performance. Future research could delve deeper into the long-term impacts of such techniques and explore their efficacy across different athletic disciplines.Keywords: Flexibility, Foam roller, Jumping, Myofascial Release, Swimming