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 …

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 …

Background Numerous techniques have been employed to treat myofascial pain syndrome.
Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a relatively new technique of soft tissue mobilization. The …

Abstract MacDonald, GZ, Penney, MDH, Mullaley, ME, Cuconato, AL, Drake, CDJ, Behm,
DG, and Button, DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion …

Context: Self-myofascial release (SMR) is an intervention popularly used by rehabilitation,
fitness, and sports professionals to improve recovery and performance. In SMR, the …

Abstract Healey, KC, Hatfield, DL, Blanpied, P, Dorfman, LR, and Riebe, D. The effects of
myofascial release with foam rolling on performance. J Strength Cond Res 28 (1): 61–68 …

Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by
the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To …

Context: Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to treat myofascial restrictions
and restore soft-tissue extensibility. Purpose: To determine whether the pressure and …

Recent developments in the strength and conditioning field have shown the incorporation of
foam rolling self-myofascial release in adjunct with a dynamic warm-up. This is thought to …

Objective To critically analyze published literature to determine the effectiveness of
myofascial release therapy as a treatment for orthopaedic conditions. Data Sources: We …