The Influence of a Single Instrument-Assisted Manual Therapy (IAMT) for the Lower Back on the Structural and Functional Properties of the Dorsal Myofascial Chain in Female Soccer Players: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial

The Influence of a Single Instrument-Assisted Manual Therapy (IAMT) for the Lower Back on the Structural and Functional Properties of the Dorsal Myofascial Chain in Female Soccer Players: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background: Instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) is indicated to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and induce hyperaemia locally and along myofascial chains. The underlying effects are largely unclear. This randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study aimed to gain first insights into these effec...

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Main Authors: Patrick Weber, Werner Klingler, Robert Schleip, Nadine Weber, Christine Joisten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
instrument-assisted
myofascial
placebo-controlled
lumbar fascia
athletes
ultrasonography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7110

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https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/23/7110

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