Acute Effects of Foam Rolling on Range of Motion in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review with Multilevel Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s40279-019-01205-7
Abstract: 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 is, furthermore, unknown which moderators affect the treatment… read more here.
Keywords: healthy adults; analysis; range motion; foam rolling ... See more keywords
Comparison of a foam rolling session with active joint motion and without joint motion: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND Foam rolling has become a popular form of self-myofascial release or roller massage among health and fitness professionals. Due to this popularity, foam roller devices can be found in many clinical and fitness settings.… read more here.
Keywords: motion; active joint; session; foam rolling ... See more keywords
Foam rolling improvements in passive hip flexion last up to 60-minutes in ice hockey players.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.07.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ice hockey players often lack hip mobility which may be attributed to excessive time spent in a flexed position during competition and the intensive use of hip external rotators and extensors. Previous investigations demonstrate… read more here.
Keywords: hip; passive hip; foam rolling; hip flexion ... See more keywords
Effects of foam rolling for delayed onset muscle soreness on loaded military task performance and perceived recovery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2021.02.002
Abstract: Objective The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of foam rolling (FR) and passive recovery (PR) on symptoms of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and military-specific performance. Methods Twenty men and women (age:… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; muscle; foam rolling; effects foam ... See more keywords
Foam rolling and tissue flossing of the triceps surae muscle: an acute effect on Achilles tendon stiffness, jump height and sprint performance - a randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2022.2125317
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate an acute effect of foam rolling and tissue flossing of the Triceps Surae muscle on Achilles tendon stiffness, jump height and sprint performance at different time points. The participants were… read more here.
Keywords: foam rolling; tissue flossing; tendon stiffness; achilles tendon ... See more keywords
The Role of Structured Foam Rolling Programs in Improving Hamstring Flexibility: A Critically Appraised Topic
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DOI: 10.1123/ijatt.2020-0030
Abstract: Focused Clinical Question: What is the efficacy of structured foam rolling protocols at increasing hamstring muscle flexibility in active adults when compared with just maintaining regular levels of activity? Clinical Bottom Line: There is significant… read more here.
Keywords: role structured; structured foam; rolling programs; hamstring flexibility ... See more keywords
Foam Rolling of Quadriceps Decreases Biceps Femoris Activation
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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001625
Abstract: Abstract Cavanaugh, MT, Aboodarda, SJ, Hodgson, DD, and Behm, DG. Foam rolling of quadriceps decreases biceps femoris activation. J Strength Cond Res 31(8): 2238–2245, 2017—Foam rolling has been shown to increase range of motion without… read more here.
Keywords: femoris activation; rolling quadriceps; foam; foam rolling ... See more keywords
The Effects of Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool in Professional Soccer Players.
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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002277
Abstract: Foam rolling (FR) is a common strategy used after training and competition by players. However, no previous studies have assessed the effectiveness of FR as recovery tool in sports populations. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; recovery tool; session; foam rolling ... See more keywords
Acute Effects of Static Stretching Combined with Vibration and Nonvibration Foam Rolling on the Cardiovascular Responses and Functional Fitness of Older Women with Prehypertension
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DOI: 10.3390/biology11071025
Abstract: Simple Summary Thirty-seven percent of the US adult population have prehypertension, and a quarter to half of these over 65 years of age progress to hypertension in four years. Along with healthy diet, exercise or… read more here.
Keywords: foam rolling; static stretching; older women; women prehypertension ... See more keywords
Foam Rolling vs. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in the Hamstring Flexibility of Amateur Athletes: Control Trials
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021439
Abstract: Background: the use of stretching techniques in the sports world is frequent and common thanks to their many effects. One of the main benefits of stretching is an increased range of motion (ROM). Recently, the… read more here.
Keywords: foam rolling; neuromuscular facilitation; facilitation stretching; flexibility ... See more keywords