Background Self‐myofascial release (SMR) is a popular intervention used to enhance a
client's myofascial mobility. Common tools include the foam roll and roller massager. Often …

Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by
the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To …

The term “self-myofascial release” is ubiquitous in the rehabilitation and training literature
and purports that the use of foam rollers and other similar devices release myofascial …

Abstract MacDonald, GZ, Penney, MDH, Mullaley, ME, Cuconato, AL, Drake, CDJ, Behm,
DG, and Button, DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion …

Context: Foam rolling has been proposed to improve muscle function, performance, and
joint range of motion (ROM). However, whether a foam rolling protocol can be adopted as a …

Purpose: Understand the effectiveness of foam rolling as a recovery tool following exercise
induced muscle damage (EIMD), analyzing: muscle soreness, dynamic and passive range …

Abstract Healey, KC, Hatfield, DL, Blanpied, P, Dorfman, LR, and Riebe, D. The effects of
myofascial release with foam rolling on performance. J Strength Cond Res 28 (1): 61–68 …

Background: Foam rollers are used to mimic myofascial release techniques and have been
used by therapists, athletes, and the general public alike to increase range of motion (ROM) …

Background: Increased flexibility is often desirable immediately prior to sports performance.
Static stretching (SS) has historically been the main method for increasing joint range‐of …

Abstract Behara, B and Jacobson, BH. Acute effects of deep tissue foam rolling and dynamic
stretching on muscular strength, power, and flexibility in Division I linemen. J Strength Cond …