Background Self‐myofascial release (SMR) is a popular intervention used to enhance a
client's myofascial mobility. Common tools include the foam roll and roller massager. Often …

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 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 …

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 …

Objectives: To examine and compare the acute effects of foam rolling, static stretching, and
dynamic stretching used as part of a warm-up on flexibility and muscle strength of knee …

Context: Roller massagers are used as a recovery and rehabilitative tool to initiate muscle
relaxation and improve range of motion (ROM) and muscular performance. However …

Background: Increased flexibility is often desirable immediately prior to sports performance.
Static stretching (SS) has historically been the main method for increasing joint range‐of …

Context: After an intense bout of exercise, foam rolling is thought to alleviate muscle fatigue
and soreness (ie, delayed-onset muscle soreness [DOMS]) and improve muscular …

Background The aim of the present study was to determine the acute effect of rolling
massage on pressure pain threshold (PPT) in individuals with tender spots in their plantar …

Background Numerous techniques have been employed to treat myofascial pain syndrome.
Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a relatively new technique of soft tissue mobilization. The …