Effects of Foam Roller Application on Flexibility and Performance in Young Swimmers

Ismet Ekmekci; Yücel Ocak

doi:10.17533/udea.efyd.e358074

Authors

Ismet Ekmekci Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6504-6101
Yücel Ocak Afyon Kocatepe University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2037-6131

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.efyd.e358074

Keywords:

dynamic warm-up, flexibility, foam roller, joint mobility, myofascial release, swimming performance

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effects of foam roller applications on joint mobility and performance in young swimmers. Thirty swimmers participated in the study. 17 males and 13 females. While the control group continued with the regular swimming training and dynamic warm-up exercises, the experimental group incorporated myofascial release techniques into their routine. The eight-week study was conducted for four days a week for two hours each day. The study used pre- and post-test measurement methods. The SPSS package program was used to analyze the obtained data. The results showed that the swimming athletes who used the myofascial release technique with a dynamic warm-up significantly improved their maximal performance levels and flexibility values in all four styles compared to the group that only used the traditional dynamic warm-ups.

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Author Biographies

Ismet Ekmekci, Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences

Master's Degree in Physical Education. Professor in the Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences, Turkey. ORCID: 0000-0002-6504-6101

Yücel Ocak, Afyon Kocatepe University

Ph.D. in Physical Education and Sports. Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey. ORCID: 0000-0002-2037-6131

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