Background Foam rolling (FR) is a ubiquitous intervention utilised for the purpose of acutely
increasing the range of motion without subsequent decreases in performance. Thus, it is …

Objective To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis assessing the effects of foam
rolling on range of motion, laboratory-and field-based athletic measures, and on recovery …

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 …

Previous research has shown that vibration foam rolling (VFR) on damaged muscle shows
greater improvement in muscle soreness and range of motion (ROM) compared with foam …

Clinical Scenario: Dynamic stretching and foam rolling are commonly used by athletes to
reduce injury and enhance recovery, thereby improving athletic performance. In contrast to …

A single bout of foam rolling (FR) can acutely increase joint range of motion (ROM) without
detrimental effects on subsequent muscle performance. Similarly, long-term FR training can …

Background Physiotherapists and other practitioners commonly prescribe foam rolling as an
intervention, but the mechanistic effects of this intervention are not known. Purpose The aim …

We aimed to compare the effects between non-vibration foam rolling (NVFR) and vibration
foam rolling (VFR) on visual analogic scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), oxygen …

Glänzel, MH, Rodrigues, DR, Petter, GN, Pozzobon, D, Vaz, MA, and Geremia, JM. Foam
rolling acute effects on myofascial tissue stiffness and muscle strength: a systematic review …

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 …