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 …

Stretching is a fundamentally important part of sport and exercise, playing a role in
improving performance, and preventing injury and rehabilitation, but its scientific …

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 …

Abstract Background Foam Rolling (FR) is currently used by athletes at all levels. It is not
known whether FR is more effective being used as a warm up to aid performance or more …

The development of a pronounced iliotibial band (ITB) is an anatomically distinct evolution of
humans. The mechanical behaviour of this “new” structure is still poorly understood and …

Purpose Supporting post-exercise recovery requires choosing not only the right treatment
but also the equipment, in which the impact is not always clear. The study aimed to …