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Acute effects of dynamic versus foam rolling warm-up strategies on physical performance in elite tennis players.
- Source :
- Biology of Sport; 2021, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p595-601, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- To date, there is a lack of information about the optimal conditions of the warm-up to lead to a better performance in elite tennis players. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different warm-up protocols (dynamic vs. self-myofascial release with foam rolling) on neuromuscular variables associated with physical determinants of tennis performance. Using a crossover randomised experimental design, eleven professional men tennis players (20.6 ± 3.5 years) performed either a dynamic warm-up (DWU) or a self- myofascial release with foam rolling (SMFR) protocol. DWU consisted of 8 min of dynamic exercises at increasing intensity and SMFR consisted of 8 min of rolling on each lower extremity unilaterally. Just before (baseline) and after completing warm-up protocols, players performed a countermovement jump (CMJ), the 5-0-5 agility test, a 10-m sprint test and the Straight Leg Raise and Thomas tests to assess range of motion. Compared to baseline, the DWU was more effective to reduce the time in the 5-0-5 test than SMFR (-2.23 vs. 0.44%, respectively, p = 0.042, ηp² = 0.19). However, both warm-up protocols similarly affected CMJ (2.32 vs. 0.61%, p = 0.373, ηp² = 0.04) and 10-m sprint time changes (-1.26 vs. 1.03%, p = 0.124, ηp² = 0.11). Changes in range of motion tests were also similar with both protocols (p = 0.448-1.000, ηp² = 0.00-0.02). Overall, both DWU and SMFR were effective to prepare well-trained tennis players for highly demanding neuromuscular actions. However, DWU offered a better preparation for performing change of direction and sprint actions, and hence, in high-performance tennis players, the warm-up should include dynamic exercises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0860021X
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Biology of Sport
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151792566
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2021.101604