SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Chronic Effects of Foam Rolling on Flexibility and Performance: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Synthesis in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- 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
- The Effects of Foam Rolling Training on Performance Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis including Controlled and Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of foam rolling and the knowledge-to-action gap: are practitioners' beliefs supported by the evidence? An international survey study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Foam Rolling or Percussive Massage for Muscle Recovery: Insights into Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- A survey of sports and rehabilitation professionals on foam rolling applications, contraindications, and adverse events - does the science reach professionals' perceptions?Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Discussing Conflicting Explanatory Approaches in Flexibility Training Under Consideration of Physiology: A Narrative Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Review
- Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes' Physical Performance: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Review
- Effects of lower back foam rolling on the pressure pain threshold and the range of motion of the lumbar spine in healthy individuals.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Fatigue and recovery-related changes in postural and core stability in sedentary employees: a study protocol.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to review the existing literature on chronic effects of foam rolling (FR) on flexibility and performance. Electronic databases were searched during January 2022 for topics related to FR. Included studies met the following criteria: (a) peer-reviewed articles written in English; (b) FR intervention of at least four weeks; (c) non-motorized FR device during intervention; (d) randomized controlled trial with existence of a control group; and (e) any lower body parameter related to flexibility, recovery, and performance. Nine studies met that criteria. Results revealed that chronic FR demonstrated conflicting results for improvement of flexibility. On the other hand, a majority of the articles in this review showed no beneficial effects of FR on performance. Lastly, the effect of FR on recovery is unclear. These findings suggest the need for further studies to establish the consensus about the long-term application of FR in flexibility, recovery, and performance.
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