Manual massage and foam rolling are commonly used by athletes for warm-up and
recovery, as well as by healthy individuals for well-being. Manual massage is an ancient …

Effects of Self-myofascial Release Instruments on Performance and Recovery: An Umbrella
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Background Foam roller and vibration techniques are currently used to assist in recovery
after fatigue. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the use of a foam …

Context: Range of motion (ROM) and muscular strength are the main factors that affect
athletic performance. Self-myofascial release is a flexibility technique, which is used to …

Background/objective Roller massage has become a popular intervention in sports settings
in order to treat muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as improving post-exercise recovery …

Despite its beneficial effects on flexibility and muscle soreness, there is still conflicting
evidence regarding dose-response relationships and underlying mechanisms of foam …

Pain in the lower back is a major concern in today's era due to prolonged sitting in two-
wheeler riders, mainly due to hamstring tightness. It also creates physical disability and …

Background Self-administered massage interventions with a roller massager are commonly
used as part of warm-ups and post-workout recovery routines. There is yet no clear …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of vibration foam rolling
on dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), balance, and gait in stroke patients. Thirty stroke …

Results: The magnitude of LAM activation asymmetry indexes formed a gradient, with the
most profound transversus abdominis (TrA) showing the greatest asymmetry, and the most …