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 …

Objective To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis assessing the effects of foam
rolling on range of motion, laboratory-and field-based athletic measures, and on recovery …

Background Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot
is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the …

Musculoskeletal health benefits from flexibility training and maintaining a functional, or sport
specific, range of motion is important to one's overall fitness. Commercial foam rollers are …

During long-distance running, athletes are exposed to repetitive loads. Myofascial structures
are liable to long-term work, which may cause cumulating tension within them. The aim of …

Background Physiotherapists and other practitioners commonly prescribe foam rolling as an
intervention, but the mechanistic effects of this intervention are not known. Purpose The aim …

Abstract Peacock, CA, Krein, DD, Antonio, J, Sanders, GJ, Silver, TA, and Colas, M.
Comparing acute bouts of sagittal plane progression foam rolling vs. frontal plane …

This review aimed to provide an overview concerning Foam-rolling exercises in medicine
and sport. In the first part of the review, nomenclatures and definitions as well as anatomical …

This study aimed to determine whether foam roller with vibration (FRV) can improve
hamstring flexibility and jump performance in young adults. Twenty subjects were randomly …

Background Foam rolling (FR) has been shown to alleviate some symptoms of exercise-
induced muscle damage and has been suggested to increase range of motion (ROM) …