ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2018
COMPARISON OF THREE DIFFERENT DENSITY TYPE FOAM ROLLERS ON KNEE RANGE OF MOTION AND PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
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- Foam rolling and stretching do not provide superior acute flexibility and stiffness improvements compared to any other warm-up intervention: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of sport and health science · 2024Pooled it
- A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery.Frontiers in physiology · 2019Pooled it
- Recovery effect of self-myofascial release treatment using different type of a foam rollers.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- A comparison of foam rolling and vibration foam rolling on the quadriceps muscle function and mechanical properties.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Trial
- Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial.PloS one · 2021Trial
- Effects of Foam Roller, and Massage Ball with and Without Vibration on Squat Load-Velocity Profile of Resistance Trained Adults.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2025Article
- Acute Effects of Foam Rolling and Stretching on Physical Performance and Self-Perceived Fatigue in Young Football Players.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
- Acute local and non-local morphological, sensory and fluid responses to stretching and foam rolling in young females.Heliyon · 2024Article
- 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
- Comparison of the effects of different foam rolling durations on knee extensors function.Biology of sport · 2024Article
- Are Acute Effects of Foam-Rolling Attributed to Dynamic Warm Up Effects? A Comparative Study.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2023Article
- Effects of Self-myofascial Release Instruments on Performance and Recovery: An Umbrella Review.International journal of exercise science · 2022Review
- Acute Effects of Static Self-Stretching Exercises and Foam Roller Self-Massaging on the Trunk Range of Motions and Strength of the Trunk Extensors.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Expert Consensus on the Contraindications and Cautions of Foam Rolling-An International Delphi Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Acute Effects of Vibration Foam Rolling with Light and Moderate Pressure on Blood Pressure and Senior Fitness Test in Older Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Acute effects of dynamic versus foam rolling warm-up strategies on physical performance in elite tennis players.Biology of sport · 2021Article
- Foam Rolling Elicits Neuronal Relaxation Patterns Distinct from Manual Massage: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- Effects of self-myofascial release interventions with or without sliding pressures on skin temperature, range of motion and perceived well-being: a randomized control pilot trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- 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
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Abstract
backgroundFoam 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 densities may provide clinicians with the knowledge to accurately prescribe a particular foam roller and safely progress the client. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effects of three different density type foam rollers on prone passive knee flexion range of motion (ROM) and pressure pain thresholds (PPT) of the quadriceps musculature. STUDY
designPretest, posttest randomized controlled trial.
methodsThirty-six recreationally active adults were randomly allocated to one of three groups: soft density, medium density, and hard density foam roller. The intervention lasted a total of two minutes. Outcome measures included prone passive knee flexion ROM and PPT. Statistical analysis included parametric and non-parametric tests to measure changes among groups.
resultsBetween group comparisons revealed no statistically significant differences between all three rollers for knee ROM (p=.78) and PPT (p=.37). Within group comparison for ROM revealed an 88 (p < 0.001) post-intervention increase for the medium and hard density rollers and a 78 (p < 0.001) increase for the soft density roller. For PPT, there was a post-intervention increase of 180 kPa (p < 0.001) for the medium density roller, 175 kPa (p < 0.001) for the soft density roller, and 151 kPa (p < 0.001) for the hard density roller.
conclusionAll three roller densities produced similar post-intervention effects on knee ROM and PPT. These observed changes may be due to a local mechanical and global neurophysiological response from the pressure applied by the roller. The client's pain perception may have an influence on treatment and preference for a specific foam roller. Clinicians may want to consider such factors when prescribing foam rolling as an intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2C.
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