Objective To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis assessing the effects of foam
rolling on range of motion, laboratory-and field-based athletic measures, and on recovery …

A single bout of foam rolling (FR) can acutely increase joint range of motion (ROM) without
detrimental effects on subsequent muscle performance. Similarly, long-term FR training can …

In sports and clinical settings, roller massage (RM) interventions are used to acutely
increase range of motion (ROM); however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Apart …

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 …

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 …

Methods Participants (n= 44) were randomly assigned to FR, SS, and FR+ SS groups. The
FR group foam rolled the triceps surae. The SS group performed a wall stretch for both legs …

Over the last decade, acute increases in range of motion (ROM) in response to foam rolling
(FR) have been frequently reported. Compared to stretching, FR-induced ROM increases …

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 …

Abstract Yoshimura, A, Inami, T, Schleip, R, Mineta, S, Shudo, K, and Hirose, N. Effects of
self-myofascial release using a foam roller on range of motion and morphological changes …

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 …