Effects of 6-Week Vibration vs. Nonvibration Foam Rolling on Performance-Related Physical Fitness Parameters in Young Male Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

SEÇER E., Kaya D. O.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, cilt.39, sa.5, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005062
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, MEDLINE, SportDiscus, DIALNET
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: athletic performance, exercise, football, myofascial release therapy, physical education
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Secer, E and Kaya, DO. Effects of 6-week vibration vs. nonvibration foam rolling on performance-related physical fitness parameters in young male soccer players: A randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res 39(5): e647-e658, 2025 - The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 6-week vibration foam rolling (VFR) and nonvibration foam rolling (FR) on performance-related physical fitness parameters in young male soccer players. Thirty-six, volunteer, young, male soccer players (mean age: 15.55 ± 0.55 years) were randomly assigned into 3 groups: a VFR group (n = 12), a FR group (n = 12), and a control group (CG) (n = 12). The players in VFR and FR groups performed VFR or FR interventions thrice per week for 6 weeks (3 × 30 seconds for each muscle or body side). Testing measures included reaction time, assessed with the reaction time measuring device; agility, assessed with the t test; sprint, assessed with the 20-m sprint test; and anaerobic power, assessed with the Wingate anaerobic power test. Dominant lower-extremity reaction time improved in the VFR group when compared with the FR group {-1.93 seconds (95% confidence interval [CI]: -3.07 seconds/-0.78 seconds)} and CG [-2.05 seconds (95% CI: -3.43 seconds/-0.67 seconds)]. Agility improved in the VFR and FR groups when compared with the CG [-0.90 seconds (95% CI: -1.26 seconds/-0.53 seconds), -0.53 seconds (95% CI: -0.95 seconds/-0.11 seconds), respectively]. Sprint improved in the VFR and FR groups when compared with the CG [-0.13 seconds (95% CI: -0.18 seconds/-0.07 seconds), -0.14 seconds (95% CI: -0.21 seconds/-0.06 seconds), respectively]. In conclusion, both 6-week VFR and FR increased agility and sprint performances. Vibration foam rolling is more effective than FR for improving lower-extremity reaction time. Vibration foam rolling and FR could be relevant options for strength and conditioning coaches to improve the physical performance of soccer players.