ArticleSports medicine - open2018
The Effect of Foam Rolling for Three Consecutive Days on Muscular Efficiency and Range of Motion.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.
- 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
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- Effects of Foam Rolling Duration on Tissue Stiffness and Perfusion: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2021Trial
- Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis on Passive Neuromuscular Response and Mechanosensitivity in Athletes with Hamstring Shortening: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Acute effects of foam rolling vs. passive rest following a single bout of complex contrast training.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- Comparative Effects of an Acute Bout of Self-Myofascial Release on the Plantar Fascia Using AuramatHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Acute effects of foam rolling on jump performance and neuromuscular responses following resistance exercise.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- 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
- Comparison of acute and prolonged effects of short-term foam rolling and vibration foam rolling on the properties of knee extensors.Biology of sport · 2024Article
- Acute Effects of Short-Term Massage Procedures on Neuromechanical Contractile Properties of Rectus Femoris Muscle.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- The Effects of Massage Therapy on Sport and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- The Reliability of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-Derived Corticomotor Inhibition as a Brain Health Evaluation Tool in Soccer Players.Sports medicine - open · 2022Article
- Time Course of Acute Hip Adduction Range of Motion Changes Following Foam Rolling.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2021Article
- The effects of one session of roller massage on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2020Article
- The Evidence for Common Nonsurgical Modalities in Sports Medicine, Part 1: Kinesio Tape, Sports Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2020Review
- Selective Effects of Manual Massage and Foam Rolling on Perceived Recovery and Performance: Current Knowledge and Future Directions Toward Robotic Massages.Frontiers in physiology · 2020Review
- Foam Rolling and Muscle and Joint Proprioception After Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage.Journal of athletic training · 2020Article
- DURATION OF MYOFASCIAL ROLLING FOR OPTIMAL RECOVERY, RANGE OF MOTION, AND PERFORMANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2019Article
- Authors' Reply to Valenzuela et al: Comment on: "Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Contractile Properties by Radial Displacement: The Case for Tensiomyography".Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundFoam rolling (FR) has been shown to alleviate some symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage and has been suggested to increase range of motion (ROM) without negatively impacting strength. However, it is unclear what neuromuscular effects, if any, mediate these changes.
methodsIn a randomized, crossover design, 16 healthy active males completed 2 min of rest or FR of the knee extensors on three consecutive days. Mechanical properties of vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus femoris (RF) were assessed via Tensiomyography. Knee extension maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and knee flexion ROM were also assessed, and surface electromyography amplitude (RMS) was recorded during a submaximal isometric contraction (50% of MVC). Measures were performed before and after (0, 15, and 30 min) FR or rest.
resultsMVC was reduced on subsequent days in the rest condition compared to FR (p = 0.002,
conclusionsFollowing FR, MVC was elevated compared to rest and RMS was transiently reduced during a submaximal task. Excitation efficiency of the involved muscles may have been enhanced by FR, which protected against the decline in MVC which was observed with rest.
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