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 …

In sports and clinical settings, roller massage (RM) interventions are used to acutely
increase range of motion (ROM); however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Apart …

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: 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 …

Background Roller massagers are popular devices that are used to improve range of motion
(ROM), enhance recovery from muscle soreness, and reduce pain under acute conditions …

Introduction Roller massage (RM) has been reported to reduce pain associated with
exercise-induced muscle soreness and increase range of motion without force or activation …

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 …

Roller massage (RM) interventions have shown acute increases in range of motion (ROM)
and pain pressure threshold (PPT). It is unclear whether the RM-induced increases can be …

Roller massage (RM) can be painful and induce muscle activity during application. Acute
increases in pain pressure threshold (PPT) and range of motion (ROM) have been …

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 …