Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of static stretching and foam rolling on flexibility and
acute muscle soreness. Methods: Ten active subjects (age: 21.2±0.6 yrs, wt: 74.4±8.9 kg, ht …

Foam rolling has recently become popular in the realms of athletic training, strength and
conditioning, and fitness enthusiasts as a means to decrease stiffness, improve flexibility …

Foam rolling is a form of myofascial release performed by the individual using their body
weight, as opposed to the pressure being applied by the clinician. Foam rolling is currently …

Context: Foam rolling has been proposed to improve muscle function, performance, and
joint range of motion (ROM). However, whether a foam rolling protocol can be adopted as a …

Abstract “Foam Rolling” has been used in sports settings to increase range of motion and
decrease muscle stiffness without decreasing muscle strength and athletic performance …

Purpose: Understand the effectiveness of foam rolling as a recovery tool following exercise
induced muscle damage (EIMD), analyzing: muscle soreness, dynamic and passive range …

Introduction: Foam rolling (FR) has become a very popular modality to provide self-
myofascial release. FR is often used during the warm-up period or cool-down period and …

Foam rolling is a growing trend in the fitness industry for all ages and fitness levels. It is
commonly used to loosen muscle, alleviate pain, and improve performance, however more …

Foam rolling and stretching with its various techniques are frequently used as a warm-up
routine to increase the range of motion of a joint. While the magnitude of the changes in …

Background: With the increased popularity of foam rolling as a recovery tool, it is important to
explore possible mechanisms of action toward mitigating soreness and restoring athletic …