Lachlan Ormeno,Matthew Driller Lachlan Ormeno

Self-myofascial release tools like foam rollers and massage guns are being integrated into athlete warm-ups with increasing frequency, but evidence on their acute effects is limited. Sixteen healthy, trained athletes (23.2 ± 1.3 years; fou...

Jill M Treacy,Joseph D Ostrem,Brenda L Davies Jill M Treacy

The purpose of this eight-week study was to determine whether a daily 20-min training protocol with a 36-inch foam roller would improve shoulder flexion ROM in older females with mild HPK....Conclusion: A 20-min exercise protocol on a foam roller can improve shoulder flexion ROM in older females with HPK suggesting that spinal alignment may have been improved following the intervention....Future research should evaluate the influence of a daily 20-min foam roller intervention on measured kyphotic curvature.

José Carlos Aragão-Santos,Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto,David G Behm José Carlos Aragão-Santos

To compare the effects of a foam roller (FR), massage ball (MB), and vibrating massage ball (MBV) versus a control condition on squat load velocity profiles and associated electromyographic (EMG) activity in resistance-trained individuals.

Josu Barrenetxea-Garcia,Natalia Busto,Julio Calleja-González et al. Josu Barrenetxea-Garcia et al.

Thirty-four WP players were recruited, with 27 completing the protocol (13 males and 14 females), and randomly assigned to a foam roller group or a control group (CG).

Fernando Zarzosa-Alonso,Alejandra Alonso-Calvete,Martín Otero-Agra et al. Fernando Zarzosa-Alonso et al.

Participants completed the FRAN CrossFit WOD and then completed a recovery protocol including either a foam roller or passive rest. Heart rate, blood lactate, and perceived exertion were collected at three time points (pre-workout, post-WOD, and post-recovery).

Aynollah Naderi,Mohammad Fallah Mohammadi,Aida Heidaralizadeh et al. Aynollah Naderi et al.

The intervention group additionally received a tailored lower-leg exercise protocol involving stretching, strengthening, sensorimotor exercises, and foam roller myofascial release.

Yutong Lu,Wenhui Xue,Renxin Ji Yutong Lu

Following intervention, the 60 Shore hardness foam roller significantly reduced DOMS pain (NRS score) compared to the 50 Shore hardness roller, improved knee flexion range of motion, and increased standing long jump distance (P

Hatice Ozdemir,Ummuhan Bas Aslan,Hasan Atacan Tonak et al. Hatice Ozdemir et al.

Three days a week for 4 weeks, group 1 applied the thoracolumbar fascia foam roller massage together with the warm-up, muscular endurance, balance, and stretching exercise program, and group 2 applied the same exercise program except for the foam roller massage. No intervention was made in group 3.

Daniel Casado,Ivan Nacher,Juan Pardo et al. Daniel Casado et al.

Background: The foam roller is considered a versatile tool....Hypothesis/purpose: The main purpose of the study was to observe the effects of the utilization of a foam roller during the warm-up on ankle mobility and lower limb stability, and secondarily, to assess if any induced effects were sustained over time....Methods: Twenty-two healthy male subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: the control group, which only carried out a general warm-up over a period of four months, and the foam roller group, which followed a specific warm-up routine using a foam roller for a period of three months...Conclusions: The foam roller can be used as a part of a pre-training warm-up routine to enhance the dorsiflexion range of motion and performance on the YBT. Level of evidence: 3.

Christoph Habscheid,Tibor M Szikszay,Kerstin Luedtke Christoph Habscheid

Introduction: The self-treatment with a foam roller is a popular form of myofascial release, although the underlying mechanisms, particularly on pain sensitivity, remain unclear.