Selective effects of manual massage and foam rolling on perceived recovery and performance: current knowledge and future directions toward robotic massages

Y Kerautret, F Di Rienzo, C Eyssautier… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Manual massage and foam rolling are commonly used by athletes for warm-up and
recovery, as well as by healthy individuals for well-being. Manual massage is an ancient …

The parameters of foam rolling, self-myofascial release treatment: a review of the literature

P Dębski, E Białas, R Gnat - Biomedical Human Kinetics, 2019 - sciendo.com
Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a well-known and popular therapy. Its growing popularity is
based on high effectiveness and availability. However, there is a lack of agreement about …

Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion increases nor impair strength and jump performance

L Grabow, JD Young, LR Alcock… - The Journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Grabow, L, Young, JD, Alcock, LR, Quigley, PJ, Byrne, JM, Granacher, U, Škarabot,
J, and Behm, DG. Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion …

Search strategies in the perceptual-motor workspace and the acquisition of coordination, control, and skill

MM Pacheco, CW Lafe, KM Newell - Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
In this paper we re-visit and elaborate-on the theoretical framework of learning as searching
within the perceptual-motor workspace for a solution to the task. The central focus is the …

Roller massage: Comparison of three different surface type pattern foam rollers on passive knee range of motion and pain perception

SW Cheatham, KR Stull - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction Roller massage with a foam roller has become a common intervention. To date,
no studies have examined the therapeutic effects of different surface type rollers. The …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of three different density type foam rollers on knee range of motion and pressure pain threshold: a randomized controlled trial

SW Cheatham, KR Stull - International journal of sports physical …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Foam rolling is a popular form of roller massage. To date, no studies have
examined the therapeutic effects of different density type rollers. Understanding the different …

[HTML][HTML] Foam rolling and joint distraction with elastic band training performed for 5-7 weeks respectively improve lower limb flexibility

A Guillot, Y Kerautret, F Queyrel, W Schobb… - Journal of sports …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Both foam rolling and joint distraction training with elastic bands are very popular
interventions designed to improve muscular function, motor performance, and joint range of …

Acute and chronic effects of foam rolling vs eccentric exercise on ROM and force output of the plantar flexors

AAG Aune, C Bishop, AN Turner… - Journal of sports …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Foam rolling and eccentric exercise interventions have been demonstrated to improve range
of motion (ROM). However, these two modalities have not been directly compared. Twenty …

Foam rolling vs. proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching in the hamstring flexibility of amateur athletes: control trials

A Pérez-Bellmunt, O Casasayas-Cos… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Four weeks of roller massage training did not impact range of motion, pain pressure threshold, voluntary contractile properties or jump performance

DD Hodgson, CD Lima, JL Low… - International Journal of …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …