Self-perception of the benefits of myofascial mobilization in physical exercise practitioners: a cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Heiffer Horbach Universidade Cesumar
  • Heidy Horbach Luz Universidade Cesumar
  • Mateus Dias Antunes Universidade de São Paulo
  • Daniela Saldanha Wittig Universidade Cesumar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v30i3a195127

Keywords:

Myofascial Release Therapy, Health Promotion, Physical Therapy Modalities, Rehabilitation

Abstract

Myofascial mobilization has been frequently used in sports as a way to improve fascia restrictions that arise with physical activities. Objective: To analyze and compare the benefits of myofascial mobilization for adult practitioners of regular physical exercise, verifying the methods and techniques used, thus comparing the greater effectiveness according to the practitioners' perception. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study where an online questionnaire was applied to 160 people of both sexes, with the aim of analyzing information on applied techniques and their effectiveness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The results showed that satisfaction and benefits were predominant, and the use of the manual technique was the most preferred among practitioners, emphasizing that most were applied by physiotherapists. Conclusion: Those who use the technique, regardless of the way it is performed, the results are considered satisfactory and bring well-being and benefits to the health of practitioners of physical exercise.

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2023-09-30

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Horbach H, Luz HH, Antunes MD, Wittig DS. Self-perception of the benefits of myofascial mobilization in physical exercise practitioners: a cross-sectional study. Acta Fisiátr. [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 18];30(3):155-9. Available from: https://periodicos.usp.br/actafisiatrica/article/view/195127