BACKGROUND: The self-myofascial technique is a new exercise modality that is thought to
improve muscular performance and restore soft tissue. However, there are limited empirical …

Roller massage has been recognized as an effective intervention for managing various
conditions. However, data on the effects of roller massage on the dynamic mechanisms of …

Context: Decreased hamstring flexibility can lead to a plethora of musculoskeletal injuries,
including low back pain, hamstring strains, and patellofemoral pain. Lack of flexibility may be …

Objective To investigate the effects of myofascial release on the flexibility and
electromyographic activity of the lumbar erector spinae muscle in healthy individuals …

Myofascial compression interventions have become popular in rehabilitation and fitness. To
date, no studies have directly compared roller massage, instrument assisted soft-tissue …

The goal of this experiment was to assess the impact of self-myofascial massage with the aid
of a foam roller on a lower limb immediately after high-intensity interval training (HIIT), using …

Junker, DH and Stöggl, TL. The foam roll as a tool to improve hamstring flexibility. J Strength
Cond Res 29 (12): 3480–3485, 2015—Although foam rolling is a common myofascial …

Introduction The present study aimed to analyze the acute effects of a myofascial release
session (MFR) with a portable electric massager (PEM) at different frequencies (25 Hz and …

Background: The hamstring muscles are described as forming part of myofascial chains or
meridians, and the superficial back line (SBL) is one such chain. Good hamstring flexibility is …

Purpose Self-myofascial release (SMR) using a foam roller is a popular intervention used to
improve flexibility and restore skeletal muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and soft-tissue …