Purpose Stretching and foam rolling are common warm-up exercises and can acutely
increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, possible differences in the …

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 …

Dynamic stretching (DS) is performed to increase sports performance and is also used
primarily for transiently increasing range of motion (ROM). Recently, vibration foam rolling …

Athletes are currently fond of vibration foam rollers (VFRs) and commercial portable
vibration percussion devices (PVPDs). It is still unknown whether using these devices during …

Background Foam rolling has been extensively investigated, showing benefits in
performance and recovery. Recently, vibration has been added to foam rollers, with …

Background When recommending avoidance of static stretching prior to athletic
performance, authors and practitioners commonly refer to available systematic reviews …

The floss band (FB) has been correlated with increases in the joint range of motion (ROM).
However, the literature on FB effectiveness in knee joint ROM and athletic performance …

Vibration foam rolling (VFR) intervention has recently gained attention in sports and
rehabilitation settings since the superimposed vibration with foam rolling can affect several …

Background The prevalence of ankle sprains in females has higher than in males. A deficit
in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) is a substantial contributor to ankle injuries …

Abstract Chen, CH, Chiu, CH, Tseng, WC, Wu, CY, Su, HH, Chang, CK, and Ye, X. Acute
effects of combining dynamic stretching and vibration foam rolling warm-up on lower-limb …