Objectives This intervention study aimed to evaluate how the use of Foam Roller (FR) as a
recovery strategy affects water polo performance after a seven-week (28-session) program …

Therapists and strength and conditioning specialists use self-myofascial release (SMR) as
an intervention tool through foam rollers or massage rollers for soft tissue massage, with the …

This study aimed to describe the current practices in futsal regarding a variety of topics
related to performance and injury risk mitigation. Thirty-seven coaches from Spain and …

Purpose/Background: During intense exercise, muscles generate and release large
quantities of blood lactate during anaerobic and resistance based exercise. As a result of …

Rowers' anthropometric characteristics and flexibility are fundamental to increase stroke
amplitude and optimize power transfer. The aim of the present study was to analyze the …

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of foam rolling as a post-match recovery tool in
basketball. Using a crossover design, 13 female players completed two simulated matches …

This study examined relationships among players' physical characteristics, match external
loads, and heart rate recovery (HRR) during match substitutions in a congested fixture of an …

We examined the short-term effects of foam rolling (FR), dynamic stretching (DS), and
passive rest (PR) following simulated ice hockey exercise (IHE) on heart rate (HR), blood …

Self-myofascial release with a roller has been used as a tool to accelerate recovery. The
objective of this systematic review was to investigate how one session or multiple sessions …

The self-myofascial release is often included in football training routines the day after games
to help athletes recover, but its effects when performed at this time have not yet been …