Is occlusion training effective in increasing strength and hypertrophy of lower limb muscles in MMA fighters?

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of implementation of the BFR training on the hypertrophy and strength of the lower limb muscles in combat sports fighters, using common and easy to perform both training and control methods.

Methods: Design as a randomized control trial (RCT). The study included 30 men, MMA fighters since at least a year.

Acupuncture and dry needling for physical therapy of scar: a systematic review.

Background: There is a continuing interest in finding effective methods for scar treatment. Dry needling is gaining popularity in physiotherapy and is defined by Western medicine as a type of acupuncture. The terms acupuncture and dry needling have been used interchangeably so we have focused on the efficacy of dry needling or acupuncture in scar treatment.

Does the Self-Myofascial Release Affect the Activity of Selected Lower Limb Muscles of Soccer Players?

Myofascial therapy has already become one of the basic forms of treatment of the locomotor system. One form of the therapy is Self-Myofascial Release, in which external force is applied to the body with the help of special rollers (foam rolling, FR). The aim of the study was to investigate the direct effect of Self-Myofascial Release of hamstring muscles using a foam roller on the bioelectric activity of selected muscles (biceps femoris and gluteus maximus) during squats.

Fascial Manipulation Method Is Effective in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain, but the Treatment Protocol Matters: A Randomised Control Trial-Preliminary Report.

There are many therapeutic methods targeting fascia. However, the only method whose basic assumption is to eliminate the densification of fascia is Fascial Manipulation. To evaluate the effectiveness of various Fascial Manipulation (FM) protocols in reducing myofascial pain.