Increases in joint range-of-motion may be beneficial for improving performance and
reducing injury risk. This study investigated the effects of different self-massage volumes and …

Therapists and strength and conditioning specialists use self-myofascial release (SMR) as
an intervention tool through foam rollers or massage rollers for soft tissue massage, with the …

Context: Foam rolling (FR) increases joint range of motion (RoM), but the optimal training
parameters are unknown. Objective: To investigate the effect of FR velocity on RoM and …

Background/objective Roller massage has become a popular intervention in sports settings
in order to treat muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as improving post-exercise recovery …

Background Foam rolling (FR) has been shown to alleviate some symptoms of exercise-
induced muscle damage and has been suggested to increase range of motion (ROM) …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of applying self-
myofascial release (SMR) to the plantar fascia using a foam roller on hamstring and lumbar …

Context: After an intense bout of exercise, foam rolling is thought to alleviate muscle fatigue
and soreness (ie, delayed-onset muscle soreness [DOMS]) and improve muscular …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of a Foam Roller (FR) warm up
routine and a dynamic warm-up routine on strength, power, and reactive power using a …

Abstract Okamoto, T, Masuhara, M, and Ikuta, K. Acute effects of self-myofascial release
using a foam roller on arterial function. J Strength Cond Res 28 (1): 69–73, 2014—Flexibility …

The goal of this experiment was to assess the impact of self-myofascial massage with the aid
of a foam roller on a lower limb immediately after high-intensity interval training (HIIT), using …