ABSTRACT Two experiments (n= 10) were conducted to determine the effects of roller
massager (RM) on ankle plantar flexor muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle …

Background/objective Roller massage has become a popular intervention in sports settings
in order to treat muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as improving post-exercise recovery …

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 …

Background: Limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) has been linked to lower limb
injuries. Improving limited ankle ROM may decrease injury rates. Static stretching (SS) is …

Abstract Shin, MS and Sung, YH. Effects of massage on muscular strength and
proprioception after exercise-induced muscle damage. J Strength Cond Res 29 (8): 2255 …

Methods: 22 healthy untrained men (Mean age 34+/− 7 years; mean height 181.7+/− 6.9 cm;
mean weight 80.6+/− 6.4 kg; BMI: 24.5+/− 1.3) with no prior history of knee, low back or neck …

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 Roller massagers are popular devices that are used to improve range of motion
(ROM), enhance recovery from muscle soreness, and reduce pain under acute conditions …

Context: Sport massage is often used to help prepare for exercise, expedite recovery from
muscle soreness, and enhance athletic performance. However, the effect of sport massage …

Unfamiliar or sudden exercise can induce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) within 12–
24 h. So, several researchers have reported various interventions to treat DOMS. Massage …