Effects of self-myofascial release: a systematic review

C Beardsley, J Škarabot - Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

Foam-rolling in sport and therapy–potential benefits and risks: part 1–definitions, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics

J Freiwald, C Baumgart, M Kühnemann… - Sports Orthopaedics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

Myofascial release therapy in the treatment of occupational mechanical neck pain: a randomized parallel group study

I Rodríguez-Fuentes, FJ De Toro… - American journal of …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Objective As myofascial release therapy is currently under development, the objective of this
study was to compare the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy with manual therapy …

Foam-Rolling in sport and therapy–Potential benefits and risks: Part 2–Positive and adverse effects on athletic performance

J Freiwald, C Baumgart, M Kühnemann… - Sports Orthopaedics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The effects of Foam-rolling exercises in therapy and sport are less investigated. There is no
scientific evidence that Foam-rolling exercises can enhance warming-up procedures, blood …

Acute effects of self-myofascial release and stretching in overhead athletes with GIRD

RR Fairall, L Cabell, RJ Boergers, F Battaglia - Journal of bodywork and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To examine the acute effects of self-myofascial release (SMR), static stretching
(SS), and the combination of self-myofascial release and static stretching (SMR+ SS) on …

Acute effect of self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the plantar fascia on hamstring and lumbar spine superficial back line flexibility

K Do, J Kim, J Yim - Physical therapy rehabilitation science, 2018 - koreascience.kr
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of applying self-
myofascial release (SMR) to the plantar fascia using a foam roller on hamstring and lumbar …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of myofascial release in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: A cross-over randomized controlled trial

KIM Yena, LEE Haneul - European Journal of physical and …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The effect of myofascial release in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a cross-over
randomized controlled trial - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access …

Effects of self myofascial release and static stretching on anaerobic power output

J Janot, B Malin, R Cook… - Journal of Fitness …, 2013 - research.usc.edu.au
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of static stretching (SS) and myofascial
release (MFR) on anaerobic power. Cycling (30-sec Wingate) tests assessed power output …

INYBI: a new tool for self-myofascial release of the suboccipital muscles in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial

C Pérez-Martínez, K Gogorza-Arroitaonandia… - 2020 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A randomized, single-blinded (the outcome assessor was unaware of
participants' allocation group) controlled clinical trial. Objective. To investigate the effects of …

Why myofascial release will never be evidence-based

RF Kidd - International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Myofascial release is an art form. Much depends on the innate talent and experience of the
therapist. This is not to say that outcomes cannot be evaluated and compared with controls …