The effects of massage therapy on sport and exercise performance: a systematic review

M Dakić, L Toskić, V Ilić, S Đurić, M Dopsaj, J Šimenko - Sports, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Background: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for
recovery and increased performance. In this review paper, we aimed to search and …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of foam rolling on range of motion, recovery and markers of athletic performance

B Skinner, R Moss, L Hammond - Journal of Bodywork and Movement …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Specific and cross-over effects of foam rolling on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion

S Kelly, C Beardsley - International journal of sports physical …, 2016‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Flexibility is an important physical quality. Self-myofascial release (SMFR)
methods such as foam rolling (FR) increase flexibility acutely but how long such increases in …

[HTML][HTML] The modified Thomas test is not a valid measure of hip extension unless pelvic tilt is controlled

AD Vigotsky, GJ Lehman, C Beardsley, B Contreras… - PeerJ, 2016‏ - peerj.com
The modified Thomas test was developed to assess the presence of hip flexion contracture
and to measure hip extensibility. Despite its widespread use, to the authors' knowledge, its …

Recovery effect of self‐myofascial release treatment using different type of a foam rollers

B Michalak, A Kopiczko, R Gajda, JG Adamczyk - Scientific Reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
Among athletes, foam rolling is popular technique of myofascial release aimed to support
recovery processes and counteract delayed onset muscle soreness. However, there is no …

Effects of foam rolling on range of motion, peak torque, muscle activation, and the hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength ratios

SN Madoni, PB Costa, JW Coburn… - The Journal of Strength …, 2018‏ - journals.lww.com
Abstract Madoni, SN, Costa, PB, Coburn, JW, and Galpin, AJ. Effects of foam rolling on
range of motion, peak torque, muscle activation, and the hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength …

Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion increases nor impair strength and jump performance

L Grabow, JD Young, LR Alcock… - The Journal of …, 2018‏ - journals.lww.com
Abstract Grabow, L, Young, JD, Alcock, LR, Quigley, PJ, Byrne, JM, Granacher, U, Škarabot,
J, and Behm, DG. Higher quadriceps roller massage forces do not amplify range-of-motion …

Effect of vibration vs non-vibration foam rolling techniques on flexibility, dynamic balance and perceived joint stability after fatigue

AM De Benito, R Valldecabres, D Ceca, J Richards… - PeerJ, 2019‏ - peerj.com
Background Foam roller and vibration techniques are currently used to assist in recovery
after fatigue. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the use of a foam …

Evidence based treatment options for common knee injuries in runners

S Mellinger, GA Neurohr - Annals of translational medicine, 2019‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature regarding conservative treatment
options for the three most common knee injuries in runners including patellofemoral pain …

Comparison of three different density type foam rollers on knee range of motion and pressure pain threshold: a randomized controlled trial

SW Cheatham, KR Stull - International journal of sports …, 2018‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …