Acute Effects of High- vs. Low-frequency Vibration Foam Rolling

Acute Effects of High- vs. Low-frequency Vibration Foam Rolling on Flexibility, Dynamic Balance and Vertical Jump in Young Male Recreational Athletes: a Randomized Controlled Cross-over Study Design

This study aims to compare the acute effects of low- and high-frequency vibration foam rolling on flexibility, dynamic balance, and vertical jump in young male recreational athletes. Fourteen athletes will be included in this study, planned as a randomized controlled cross-over study. All athletes wil be completed three interventions: 1) low-frequency vibration foam rolling (LFVFR), 2) high-frequency vibration foam rolling (HFVFR), 3) rest control. Pre- and post-test assessment will be included flexibilty, assessed with the sit-and-reach test; dynamic balance, assessed with the Y balance test; and vertical jump, assessed with the vertical jump test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To volunteer to participate in the study
• To engage in sports activities at least 2-3 days a week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Players with a history of major sports injury or time-loss injury that required surgery
• Musculoskeletal problems that compromised their performance in the study
• A history of lower extremity pathology in the 3 months before the study
• used any drugs or supplements