Context: Foam rolling is a popular intervention used by allied health professionals and the
general population. Current research suggests that foam rolling may have an effect on the …

Increases in joint range of motion may be beneficial in both improving performance and
reducing the risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate short-term changes in …

Background Flexibility is an important physical quality. Self-myofascial release (SMFR)
methods such as foam rolling (FR) increase flexibility acutely but how long such increases in …

Sport is a science of constant reinvention that is always searching for strategies to improve
performance. Objective: This study seeks to compare the effects of myofascial release with …

Context Foam rolling (FR) is considered an effective postexercise modality for reducing
delayed-onset muscle soreness and enhancing recovery of muscle function. However, the …

Abstract Kiyono, R, Onuma, R, Yasaka, K, Sato, S, Yahata, K, and Nakamura, M. Effects of 5-
week foam rolling intervention on range of motion and muscle stiffness. J Strength Cond Res …

The use of self myofascial release (SMR) via a foam roller or roller massager is becoming
increasingly popular both to aid recovery from exercise and prevent injury. Our objective …

Fast recovery is desirable in the performance of competitive sports. Foam rolling, a type of
self-massage, has been shown to lower perceived ratings of fatigue, but physiological …

Aims In recent years there has been a significant rise in the popularity of muscle gun
devices. However, the current research regarding handheld muscle gun devices is unclear …

Background Foam rolling has become a popular form of self-myofascial release or roller
massage among health and fitness professionals. Due to this popularity, foam roller devices …