• Does Vibration Foam Roller Influence Performance and Recovery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra; Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel; Padrón Cabo, Alexis; Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra; Abelairas Gómez, Cristian; Rey, Ezequiel (SpringerOpen, 2022)
      [Abstract] Background: Foam rolling has been extensively investigated, showing benefts in performance and recovery. Recently, vibration has been added to foam rollers, with hypothesized advantages over conventional foam ...
    • Longitudinal study of individual exercises in elite rhythmic gymnastics 

      Sierra Palmeiro, Elena; Bobo-Arce, Marta; Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra; Fernández-Villarino, María A. (University of Extremadura, 2019-06-28)
      [Abstract] The performance evolution in rhythmic gymnastics depends on changes in code of points. At the beginning of each Olympic cycle the code of points changes and therefore, the content of the competition exercises, ...
    • Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards 

      Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra; Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel; Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra; Couso-Bruno, Antonio; Carracedo-Rodríguez, Eloy; Barcala-Furelos, Martín; Barcala-Furelos, Roberto; Padrón Cabo, Alexis (MDPI AG, 2022-04-07)
      [Abstract] The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of percussive massage therapy (PMT) on lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with passive recovery. Methods: A quasi-experimental crossover ...