Context: Several studies have reported that self-massage using a foam roller (FR) increased
joint range of motion (ROM) immediately. However, the mechanism of increasing ROM by …

Introduction Maintaining flexibility, often defined as range of motion (ROM), is important.
Recently, self-massage using a foam roller (FR) has been used in clinical and/or sports …

Abstract Yoshimura, A, Inami, T, Schleip, R, Mineta, S, Shudo, K, and Hirose, N. Effects of
self-myofascial release using a foam roller on range of motion and morphological changes …

Self-massage using foam rollers, sticks, or balls has become a popular technique to
enhance joint range of motion (ROM). Although increases are reported to be larger in …

ABSTRACT Two experiments (n= 10) were conducted to determine the effects of roller
massager (RM) on ankle plantar flexor muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle …

Context: Myofascial self-release is performed using a roller to exert pressure on the soft
tissues and to promote effects similar to those of traditional massage. However, there is no …

Background: Limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) has been linked to lower limb
injuries. Improving limited ankle ROM may decrease injury rates. Static stretching (SS) is …

Context: Roller massage (RM) is a popular myofascial intervention. To date, no research has
investigated the effects of RM on experienced and nonexperienced individuals and if there …

Background Self‐myofascial release (SMR) is a popular intervention used to enhance a
client's myofascial mobility. Common tools include the foam roll and roller massager. Often …

Context: Foam rolling (FR) has been developed into a popular intervention and has been
established in various sports disciplines. However, its effects on target tissue, including …