Snippit Sports Science Podcast

  Snippit is made possible by listeners like you.Please help support the podcast:► https://www.patreon.com/snippitscience     Review article (meta-analysis) Do Thermal Agents Affect Range of Movement and Mechanical Properties in Soft Tissues? A Systematic Review Chris M. Bleakley PhD and Joseph T. Costello PhD Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, Ulster Sports Academy, University of Ulster, Co Antrim, Ireland Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Centre for Physical Activity and Health Research, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.07.023   Abstract Objectives To examine the effect of thermal agents on the range of movement (ROM) and mechanical properties in soft tissue and to discuss their clinical relevance. Data Sources Electronic databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, and EMBASE) were searched from their earliest available record up to May 2011 using Medical Subjects Headings and key words. We also undert