Abstract Richman, ED, Tyo, BM, and Nicks, CR. Combined effects of self-myofascial release
and dynamic stretching on range of motion, jump, sprint, and agility performance. J Strength …

Increases in joint range of motion may be beneficial in both improving performance and
reducing the risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate short-term changes in …

ABSTRACT Two experiments (n= 10) were conducted to determine the effects of roller
massager (RM) on ankle plantar flexor muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle …

Both foam rolling and joint distraction training with elastic bands are very popular
interventions designed to improve muscular function, motor performance, and joint range of …

Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a popular method to potentially increase the compliance
and extensibility of the fascia and reduce muscle stiffness. The purpose of this study was to …

Abstract Phillips, J, Diggin, D, King, DL, and Sforzo, GA. Effect of varying self-myofascial
release duration on subsequent athletic performance. J Strength Cond Res 35 (3): 746–753 …

Over the last decade, acute increases in range of motion (ROM) in response to foam rolling
(FR) have been frequently reported. Compared to stretching, FR-induced ROM increases …

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 …

Context: Foam rolling is a popular intervention used by allied health professionals and the
general population. Current research suggests that foam rolling may have an effect on the …

Abstract Cavanaugh, MT, Aboodarda, SJ, Hodgson, DD, and Behm, DG. Foam rolling of
quadriceps decreases biceps femoris activation. J Strength Cond Res 31 (8): 2238–2245 …