Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes an entity of ultrastructural muscle
damage. The manifestation of DOMS is caused by eccentric muscle contractions or …

Foam rolling is thought to improve muscular performance and flexibility as well as to
alleviate muscle fatigue and soreness. For this reason, foam rolling has become a popular …

Background Foam rolling has been extensively investigated, showing benefits in
performance and recovery. Recently, vibration has been added to foam rollers, with …

When considering the scientific lack concerning the execution and acute effects and
mechanism of foam rolling (FR), this study has evaluated the biomechanical loads by the …

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) …

Strategies to improve recovery are widely used among soccer players at both amateur and
professional levels. Sometimes, however, recovery strategies are ineffective, improperly …

The triathlon is one of the fastest developing sports in the world due to expanding
participation and media attention. The fundamental change in Olympic triathlon races from a …

Among athletes, foam rolling is popular technique of myofascial release aimed to support
recovery processes and counteract delayed onset muscle soreness. However, there is no …

Context: Foam rolling (FR) has been developed into a popular intervention and has been
established in various sports disciplines. However, its effects on target tissue, including …

Context: Several studies have reported that self-massage using a foam roller (FR) increased
joint range of motion (ROM) immediately. However, the mechanism of increasing ROM by …