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THE EFFECTS OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE USING A FOAM ROLL OR ROLLER MASSAGER ON JOINT RANGE OF MOTION, MUSCLE RECOVERY, AND PERFORMANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.
Cheatham SW, Kolber MJ, Cain M, Lee M. Cheatham SW, et al. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Nov;10(6):827-38. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015. PMID: 26618062 Free PMC article.
(2) After an intense bout of exercise, does self-myofascial release with a foam roller or roller-massager enhance post exercise muscle recovery and reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)? ...Included studies met the following criteria: 1) Peer reviewe …
(2) After an intense bout of exercise, does self-myofascial release with a foam roller or roller-massager enhance post …
A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery.
Wiewelhove T, Döweling A, Schneider C, Hottenrott L, Meyer T, Kellmann M, Pfeiffer M, Ferrauti A. Wiewelhove T, et al. Front Physiol. 2019 Apr 9;10:376. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00376. eCollection 2019. Front Physiol. 2019. PMID: 31024339 Free PMC article.
The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the effects of foam rolling applied before (pre-rolling as a warm-up activity) and after (post-rolling as a recovery strategy) exercise on sprint, jump, and strength performance as well as on flexibility and muscle pain ou …
The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the effects of foam rolling applied before (pre-rolling as a warm-up activity) and …
Does Vibration Foam Roller Influence Performance and Recovery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Alonso-Calvete A, Lorenzo-Martínez M, Padrón-Cabo A, Pérez-Ferreirós A, Kalén A, Abelairas-Gómez C, Rey E. Alonso-Calvete A, et al. Sports Med Open. 2022 Mar 4;8(1):32. doi: 10.1186/s40798-022-00421-2. Sports Med Open. 2022. PMID: 35244802 Free PMC article.
Recently, vibration has been added to foam rollers, with hypothesized advantages over conventional foam rollers. However, there is no systematic evidence in this regard. OBJECTIVE: To carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis about the effects of …
Recently, vibration has been added to foam rollers, with hypothesized advantages over conventional foam rollers. …
Self-Mobilization Using a Foam Roller Versus a Roller Massager: Which Is More Effective for Increasing Hamstrings Flexibility?
DeBruyne DM, Dewhurst MM, Fischer KM, Wojtanowski MS, Durall C. DeBruyne DM, et al. J Sport Rehabil. 2017 Jan;26(1):94-100. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0035. Epub 2016 Aug 24. J Sport Rehabil. 2017. PMID: 27632826 Review.
This review was conducted to determine if the use of foam rollers or roller massagers to improve hamstrings flexibility is supported by moderate- to high-quality evidence. CLINICAL QUESTION: Are foam rollers or roller massagers effective …
This review was conducted to determine if the use of foam rollers or roller massagers to improve hamstrings flexibility …
Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Individuals Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review.
Boob MA Jr, Phansopkar P, Somaiya KJ. Boob MA Jr, et al. Cureus. 2023 Jul 31;15(7):e42740. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42740. eCollection 2023 Jul. Cureus. 2023. PMID: 37654968 Free PMC article. Review.
Therapeutic interventions included insoles, foot orthosis, foam roller stretching, manual stretching, muscle strengthening, intrinsic muscle activities, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, dry needling, laser, ultrasound, and others, which resulted in pain reduct …
Therapeutic interventions included insoles, foot orthosis, foam roller stretching, manual stretching, muscle strengthening, in …
Acute effects of foam roller or stick massage on indirect markers from exercise-induced muscle damage in healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Medeiros F, Martins W, Behm D, Ribeiro D, Marinho E, Santos W, Viana RB. Medeiros F, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul;35:273-283. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.016. Epub 2023 Apr 20. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023. PMID: 37330781
Were included clinical trials involving healthy adult individuals who received foam roller/stick massage versus a non-intervention group and evaluated indirect markers of muscle damage. ...Moreover, the qualitative synthesis showed that foam roller or …
Were included clinical trials involving healthy adult individuals who received foam roller/stick massage versus a non-interven …
Myofascial release strategies and technique recommendations for athletic performance: A systematic review.
França MED, Amorim MDS, Sinhorim L, Santos GM, do Nascimento IB. França MED, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Oct;36:30-37. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.085. Epub 2023 May 10. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023. PMID: 37949575
OBJECTIVE: To identify the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and foam roller self-myofascial release (FRSMR) strategies and verify their results in athletic performance. ...
OBJECTIVE: To identify the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and foam roller self-myofascial rel …
Effects of foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review of randomized trials.
Santos IS, Dibai-Filho AV, Dos Santos PG, Júnior JDA, de Oliveira DD, Rocha DS, Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes CA. Santos IS, et al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Feb 24;25(1):172. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07276-6. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024. PMID: 38402150 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of using foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. ...Notably, the records of clinical trials characterized as eligible were manually searched. The search terms were: (foam roll …
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of using foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal …
Foam Rolling vs. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in the Hamstring Flexibility of Amateur Athletes: Control Trials.
Pérez-Bellmunt A, Casasayas-Cos O, Ragazzi P, Rodríguez-Sanz J, Hidalgo-García C, Canet-Vintró M, Caballero-Martínez I, Pacheco L, López-de-Celis C. Pérez-Bellmunt A, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 12;20(2):1439. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021439. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023. PMID: 36674197 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
One of the main benefits of stretching is an increased range of motion (ROM). Recently, the use of a foam roller has spread in sports practice due to benefits that are similar to those of shoes observed in stretching. The objective of the following study was to comp …
One of the main benefits of stretching is an increased range of motion (ROM). Recently, the use of a foam roller has spread in …
Foam Roller Post-High-Intensity Training for CrossFit Athletes: Does It Really Help with Recovery?
Zarzosa-Alonso F, Alonso-Calvete A, Otero-Agra M, Fernández-Méndez M, Fernández-Méndez F, Martín-Rodríguez F, Barcala-Furelos R, Santos-Folgar M. Zarzosa-Alonso F, et al. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2025 Mar 11;10(1):91. doi: 10.3390/jfmk10010091. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2025. PMID: 40137343 Free PMC article.
Background/Objectives: Foam rolling is a new and emergent recovery tool in sports. The aim of this study seeks to compare the acute effects of foam rolling and passive rest on recovery markers in CrossFit athletes following a high-intensity workout. ...Participants …
Background/Objectives: Foam rolling is a new and emergent recovery tool in sports. The aim of this study seeks to compare the acute e …
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