Background Self-myofascial release is an emerging technique in strength and conditioning.
Yet, there is no consensus regarding optimal practice guidelines. Here, we investigated the …

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 …

The article focuses on the techniques in using foam rollers which serves as a recovery aid of
athletes. It mentions that foam rolling includes self-massage (SM), and self-myofascial …

Purpose. Foam rollis a tool that comes from the world of injury rehabilitation and has made
its way in recent years to become part of the training of many athletes. The Foam Roller is …

PURPOSE: Regular exercise and performance can result in micro trauma, which is a small
amount of damage to the muscle. For a number of centuries massage has been used to …

Abstract Introduction Foam Rolling (FR) as a technique of self-massage has become a
widely used intervention in clinical and sports practice. It is assumed that FR leads to an …

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 …

Abstract Purpose Foam Rolling (FR), aims to mimic the effects of manual therapy and tackle
dysfunctions of the skeletal muscle and connective tissue. It has been shown to induce …

Context Foam-rolling exercises are frequently included in warmups due to their benefits for
increasing range of motion (ROM). However, their effects on proprioception and vertical …

Methods: In a crossover study, 16 (34±6y, 6f) participants received all the following
interventions in a permutated random order: a) 2x60 seconds of FR at the anterior thigh, b) …