Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	46082
Country	Lebanon

Received	2019-02-03 14:49
Peer-Review Started	2019-02-11 01:53
To Make the First Decision	2019-06-12 00:34
Return for Revision	2019-06-20 07:29
Revised	2019-07-04 09:06
Second Decision	2019-11-05 02:27
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2019-11-07 21:10
Articles in Press	2019-11-07 21:10
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2019-12-24 07:37
Publish the Manuscript Online	2020-01-09 01:51

ISSN	2218-5836 (online)
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Title	Effect of deep transverse friction massage vs stretching on football players’ performance
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Mohammed Ali Fakhro, Hussein Chahine, Hassan Srour and Kasim Hijazi
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Mohammed Ali Fakhro http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7324-6253 Hussein Chahine http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6439-4307 Hassan Srour http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9318-0842 Kasim Hijazi http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0664-0984
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Mohammed Ali Fakhro, DSc, Instructor, Physiotherapist, Research Scientist, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Physical Therapy, Lebanese German University, Sahel Alma, P.O Box 206, Jounieh 00961, Keserwan, Lebanon. m.fakhro@lgu.edu.lb
Key Words	Football; Training; Prevention; Athletic injuries; Sports injury; Static stretching
Core Tip	Static stretching may be used for male football players aged between 18 and 35 for 30 min before exercises for its positive effect on short-term muscle strength and after exercises for its beneficial effect on long-term extensibility.
Publish Date	2020-01-09 01:51
Citation	Fakhro MA, Chahine H, Srour H, Hijazi K. Effect of deep transverse friction massage vs stretching on football players’ performance. World J Orthop 2020; 11(1): 47-56
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v11/i1/47.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v11.i1.47

Full Article (PDF)	WJO-11-47.pdf
Full Article (Word)	WJO-11-47.docx
CONSORT 2010 Statement	46082-CONSORT-2010-Statement-revision.doc
Manuscript File	46082-Review.docx
Answering Reviewers	46082-Answering reviewers.pdf
Audio Core Tip	46082-Audio core tip.mp3
Biostatistics Review Certificate	46082-Biostatistics statement.pdf
Clinical Trial Registration Statement	46082-Clinical trial registration statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form	46082-Conflict-of-interest statement.pdf
Copyright License Agreement	46082-Copyright license agreement.pdf
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Institutional Review Board Approval Form or Document	46082-Institutional review board statement.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate	46082-Language certificate.pdf
Peer-review Report	46082-Peer-review(s).pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	46082-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
Scientific Editor Work List	46082-Scientific editor work list.pdf
CrossCheck Report	46082-CrossCheck Report.pdf