Background Self‐myofascial release (SMR) is a popular intervention used to enhance a
client's myofascial mobility. Common tools include the foam roll and roller massager. Often …

Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by
the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To …

The term “self-myofascial release” is ubiquitous in the rehabilitation and training literature
and purports that the use of foam rollers and other similar devices release myofascial …

Background: Increased flexibility is often desirable immediately prior to sports performance.
Static stretching (SS) has historically been the main method for increasing joint range‐of …

Background Foam rolling (FR) has been demonstrated to acutely enhance joint range of
motion (ROM). However, data syntheses pooling the effect sizes across studies are scarce. It …

Background The aim of the present study was to determine the acute effect of rolling
massage on pressure pain threshold (PPT) in individuals with tender spots in their plantar …

Background Numerous techniques have been employed to treat myofascial pain syndrome.
Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a relatively new technique of soft tissue mobilization. The …

The use of self myofascial release (SMR) via a foam roller or roller massager is becoming
increasingly popular both to aid recovery from exercise and prevent injury. Our objective …

Background A single foam-rolling exercise can acutely increase the range of motion (ROM)
of a joint. However, to date the adaptational effects of foam-rolling training over several …

The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the acute effects of foam rolling (FR)
and a new form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), Fascial Abrasion …