ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2017
An acute session of roller massage prolongs voluntary torque development and diminishes evoked pain.
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- Effects of foam roller on pain intensity in individuals with chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review of randomized trials.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Chronic Effects of Foam Rolling on Flexibility and Performance: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Acute Effects of Foam Rolling on Range of Motion in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review with Multilevel Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2020Pooled it
- A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery.Frontiers in physiology · 2019Pooled it
- Assessing muscle energy technique and foam roller self-myofascial release for low back pain management in two-wheeler riders.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Acute self-myofascial release modulates cardiac autonomic function and hemodynamic parameters at rest and reduces cardiovascular stress reaction.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Trial
- Acute Effect of Short Intensive Self-Myofascial Release on Jump Performance in Amateur Athletes: A Randomized Cross-Over Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Comparison between 6-week foam rolling intervention program with and without vibration on rolling and non-rolling sides.European journal of applied physiology · 2022Trial
- Topical Analgesic Improved or Maintained Ballistic Hip Flexion Range of Motion with Treated and Untreated Legs.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2019Trial
- The Training Effects of Foam Rolling on Core Strength Endurance, Balance, Muscle Performance and Range of Motion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2019Trial
- Foam Rolling and Joint Distraction with Elastic Band Training Performed for 5-7 Weeks Respectively Improve Lower Limb Flexibility.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2019Trial
- Effects of Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling on Recovery after Exercise with Induced Muscle Damage.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2019Trial
- The Effects Of Myofascial Release Technique Combined With Core Stabilization Exercise In Elderly With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled, Single-Blind Study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2019Trial
- The Addition of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation with Roller Massage Alone or in Combination Did Not Increase Pain Tolerance or Range of Motion.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2018Trial
- Does Stimulation of Plantar Mechanoreceptors Alter Visual Spatial Localization?Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
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- Foam Rolling or Percussive Massage for Muscle Recovery: Insights into Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Vibration Foam Rolling Treatment Influence on Acute Changes in Plantar Flexors Muscle Temperature and Surface Emg Activity in Amateur Male Athletes.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Sex and pressure effects of foam rolling on acute range of motion in the hamstring muscles.PloS one · 2025Article
- Comparison of the effects of different foam rolling durations on knee extensors function.Biology of sport · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionRoller massage (RM) has been reported to reduce pain associated with exercise-induced muscle soreness and increase range of motion without force or activation impairments. The objective was to examine RM effects on evoked pain and contractile properties.
methodsTwelve men received three sets of 30-s RM at a perceived discomfort level of 7/10 on a visual analogue scale on the ipsilateral (IPSI-R) stimulated plantar flexors (PF), contralateral PF (CONTRA-R), Sham (light rolling on stimulated PF), or Control. At pre-test, post-test, and 5-min post-test, they received evoked maximal twitch, tetanus, and 70% maximal tetanic stimulation, and performed a maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Data analysis included perceived pain and contractile properties.
resultsThe 70% tetanus illustrated significant 9-10% increases in pain perception with Sham and Control at post- and 5-min post-test, respectively (p < 0.01). There was no pain augmentation with IPSI-R and CONTRA-R. There were no main effects or interactions for most contractile properties. However, MVIC force developed in the first 200 ms showed 9.5% (p = 0.1) and 19.1% (p = 0.03) decreases with IPSI-R at post-test and 5-min post-test.
conclusionData suggest that RM-induced neural inhibition decreased MVIC F200 and nullified the testing-induced increase in evoked pain associated with 70% tetanic stimulation.
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