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ARTICLE TYPE : RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published on :   06 Apr 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy | WebLog J Sports Med Physiother
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjsmp.2026.d0603
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19652854

BFpress Method: Pilot Evaluation of Muscle Compression Resistance Index (MCRI) at the 33rd Athens Physiotherapy Conference

Georgios Kostopoulos 1 *
1Clinical Physiotherapist, Kritis 11, Apartment 31, 1061 Nicosia, Cyprus

Abstract

This pilot study aimed to evaluate muscle resistance using a novel device (BFpress) and a newly proposed index, the Muscle Compression Resistance Index (MCRI). Data were collected from 95 participants during the 33rd Scientific Physiotherapy Conference in Athens (2026). Measurements were performed bilaterally at the L4–L5 paraspinal level.

Participants were categorized based on MCRI values: <25 kg, 25–35 kg, and >35 kg. The majority (61%) demonstrated increased muscle resistance (<25 kg). Female participants showed approximately 20% lower values compared to males, suggesting higher resistance. Repeatability testing in a subgroup (n=15) revealed improvement (15–20%) in asymptomatic individuals, while symptomatic participants showed minimal change.

These preliminary findings suggest that MCRI may provide an objective and clinically relevant measure of muscle resistance, with potential diagnostic value.

Keywords: Muscle Resistance; Physiotherapy; MCRI; BFpress; Lumbar Spine; Muscle Stiffness

Citation

Georgios Kostopoulos. BFpress Method: Pilot Evaluation of Muscle Compression Resistance Index (MCRI) at the 33rd Athens Physiotherapy Conference. WebLog J Sports Med Physiother. wjsmp.2026.d0603. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19652854
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