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 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 …

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 …

Abstract Behm, DG, Alizadeh, S, Hadjizadeh Anvar, S, Mahmoud, MMI, Ramsay, E, Hanlon,
C, and Cheatham, S. Foam rolling prescription: a clinical commentary. J Strength Cond Res …

We aimed to compare the effects between non-vibration foam rolling (NVFR) and vibration
foam rolling (VFR) on visual analogic scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), oxygen …

Self myofascial therapy via foam roller is a common technique used by many athletes and
patients to aid recovery, improve range of motion (ROM) and prevent injury. Further, it is …

Background Knowledge of the body's response to and recovery from exercise is rapidly
increasing. State-of-the-art equipment and facilities allow recreationally active adults to seek …

Abstract Grabow, L, Young, JD, Alcock, LR, Quigley, PJ, Byrne, JM, Granacher, U, Škarabot,
J, and Behm, DG. Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion …

A single bout of foam rolling (FR) can acutely increase joint range of motion (ROM) without
detrimental effects on subsequent muscle performance. Similarly, long-term FR training can …

In sports and clinical settings, roller massage (RM) interventions are used to acutely
increase range of motion (ROM); however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Apart …