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Self-myofascial release with a foam roller did not improve jumping performance after high-intensity interval training (HIIT). However, it significantly reduced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improved hip range of motion.

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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation

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  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) elicits significant physiological stress.
  • Effective recovery strategies are crucial for athletes post-HIIT.
  • Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a popular recovery modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the immediate effects of foam roller SMR on lower limb recovery after HIIT.
  • To assess the impact of SMR on biomechanical performance, flexibility, and muscle soreness.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty healthy males performed Tabata squats followed by SMR on one leg (experimental) and no SMR on the other (control).
  • Biomechanical performance (jump tests), flexibility (range of motion), and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) were measured immediately, 24, and 48 hours post-exercise.

Main Results:

  • SMR showed no significant effect on jumping performance (height, stiffness, power, force).
  • HIIT induced muscle damage evident 48 hours post-exercise.
  • SMR reduced DOMS by 50% in the massaged leg versus 20% in the control leg.
  • SMR increased hip range of motion by approximately 4.2% in the massaged leg.

Conclusions:

  • Foam roller SMR has a limited effect on restoring immediate post-HIIT biomechanical performance.
  • SMR is effective in alleviating delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) following HIIT.
  • SMR may enhance flexibility, particularly hip range of motion, after intense exercise.