Myofascial Release Research and Evidence

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Effect of myofascial release techniques on internal biomechanics and their resultant application to sports: A systematic review.

Journal of Clinical Medicine07/05/2021High journal impact

Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study.

Journal of Clinical Medicine23/09/2023High journal impact

Effects of Isolated Myofascial Release Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain-A Systematic Review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2019Medium journal impact

Improving the quality of myofascial release research - A critical appraisal of systematic reviews.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyAug 2024Medium journal impact

Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management (SDM) approach and MyoFascial Release (MFR) for improving plantar heel pain, ankle range of motion and disability: A randomized clinical trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation17/11/2025Medium journal impact

Myofascial release therapy in patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome: A randomized-controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Comparative effect of suboccipital myofascial release and remote release on cervicogenic headache: A Pilot Study.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesDec 2025Medium journal impact

Added value of diaphragm myofascial release on forward head posture and chest expansion in women with symptomatic forward head posture: A randomized controlled trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyOct 2020Medium journal impact

INFLUENCE OF AN ACUTE BOUT OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE ON KNEE EXTENSION FORCE OUTPUT AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ACTIVATION OF THE QUADRICEPS.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2023Medium journal impact

The widespread myofascial pain of fibromyalgia is sympathetically maintained and immune mediated.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2023Medium journal impact

Myofascial release strategies and technique recommendations for athletic performance: A systematic review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2024Medium journal impact

Myofascial release induces declines in heart rate and changes to microvascular reactivity in young healthy adults.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2023Medium journal impact

Manual myofascial release and muscle energy enhances trunk flexibility and strength in recreationally resistance-trained women: Cross-over study.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2025High journal impact

A systematic review of the chronic effects of self-myofascial release on athletic performance.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMar 2025Medium journal impact

Effect of Adding Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release to Corrective Exercise on the Thoracic Curvature Angle and Pulmonary Function Testing in Hyperkyphotic Adolescent Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsSep 2020Low journal impact

Is Myofascial Release Therapy Cost-Effective When Compared With Manual Therapy to Treat Workers' Mechanical Neck Pains?

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2025High journal impact

The combined effect of myofascial release and hip strength training on iliotibial band syndrome: A preliminary randomized controlled trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation22/06/2026Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of static stretching versus myofascial release on hamstring tightness and lower extremity function in sedentary IT professionals: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation07/04/2026Medium journal impact

Impact of Myofascial Release Therapy Combined with Isokinetic Training on pain, function, and radiological outcomes in collegiate basketball players with subacromial impingement syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationFeb 2021Low journal impact

Effect of Adding Neural Mobilization Versus Myofascial Release to Stabilization Exercises after Lumbar Spine Fusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2024Medium journal impact

Combined effect of myofascial release and passive stretching on plantar pressure in individual with hamstring tightness- an experimental study.

Journal of Athletic TrainingFeb 2018Medium journal impact

Comparison of Compressive Myofascial Release and the Graston Technique for Improving Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationFeb 2019Medium journal impact

Acute Effect of 2 Self-Myofascial Release Protocols on Hip and Ankle Range of Motion.

SpineNov 2020Medium journal impact

INYBI: A New Tool for Self-Myofascial Release of the Suboccipital Muscles in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy30/03/2026Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of soft tissue manual therapy in managing chronic plantar fasciitis: a systematic review.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineFeb 2023High journal impact

The effect of myofascial release in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a cross-over randomized controlled trial.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineJun 2021High journal impact

The effects of myofascial release technique for patients with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

NeuroRehabilitationMar 2026Medium journal impact

Targeted Myofascial Release in Oromandibular Dystonia: A Case Report on Non-Invasive Tremor Reduction and Functional Recovery.

Clinical RehabilitationApr 2018Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of myofascial release in treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review.

Medicine22/08/2025

Effect of myofascial release therapy applied to selective muscles on mobility and function in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction and co-occurring chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesMar 2025Medium journal impact

Acute effects of myofascial release technique on flexibility and pain: Outcome for chronic low back pain.

Journal of Clinical Medicine19/04/2025High journal impact

The Effects of Joint Mobilization and Myofascial Release on Muscle Thickness in Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2021Medium journal impact

Effects of myofascial release of the ankle plantar flexors on static postural balance of young men: A randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationAug 2025Medium journal impact

Treatment Order and Retention of Self-Myofascial Release and Static Stretching on Passive Hip Flexion Range of Motion.

Physiotherapy Research InternationalApr 2022Medium journal impact

Effect of myofascial release, stretching, and strengthening on upper torso posture, spinal curvatures, range of motion, strength, shoulder pain and disability, and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2021Medium journal impact

Effect of myofascial release on lower limb range of motion, sit and reach and horizontal jump distance in male university students.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeSep 2022Medium journal impact

Effects of an active intervention based on myofascial release and neurodynamics in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2021Medium journal impact

Immediate effects of a direct myofascial release technique on hip and cervical flexibility in inactive females with hamstring shortening: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2025Medium journal impact

The effect of remote self-myofascial release and stretch on range of motion and chronic neck pain: A randomized control trial.

Scientific Reports26/01/2022High journal impact

The influence of myofascial release on pain and selected indicators of flat foot in adults: a controlled randomized trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationAug 2025Medium journal impact

The Effect of Myofascial Release Applied to Thoracolumbar Fascia on Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, and Balance in Healthy Young Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2023Medium journal impact

Effects of diaphragmatic and iliopsoas myofascial release in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled study.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation22/04/2021Medium journal impact

Effects of self-myofascial release interventions with or without sliding pressures on skin temperature, range of motion and perceived well-being: a randomized control pilot trial.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsFeb 2020Low journal impact

Treatment of Neck Pain With Myofascial Therapies: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Assessment of the effects of direct myofascial release in the lateral gastrocnemius muscle of tennis athletes using ShearWave™ elastography.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationNov 2018Medium journal impact

Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Shoulder Function and Perception in Adolescent Tennis Players.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationSep 2024Medium journal impact

The Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Athletes With Iliotibial Band Tightness: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Scientific Reports27/05/2024High journal impact

Assessing muscle energy technique and foam roller self-myofascial release for low back pain management in two-wheeler riders.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2023Low journal impact

Efficacy of Myofascial Release With Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Conductive Glove for Neck Myofascial Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study.

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