Self-myofascial release therapy moderately influence electromyography of longissimus dorsi muscle in golfers

Abstract

Study aim: The longissimus dorsi (LD) is often injured among golfers. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) therapy is a common injury prevention technique. The purpose of this research was to analyze the impact of SMFR therapy on LD bioelectrical activity among golfers.

Keywords

• paraspinal muscles
• electromyography
• myofascial release therapy
• golf
• athletic injuries