Essays about: "foam rolling"
Found 5 essays containing the words foam rolling.
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1. Effects of foam rolling on ankle joint ROM and hamstring flexibility
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskapAbstract : Foam rolling is a popular tool among athletes and recreationally active individuals. The manufacturer's promises athletic improvements but little is known what benefits the foam roller gives. In this intervention study, we will explore self-myofascial release with foam rolling. READ MORE
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2. The effects of Foam Rolling and Static Stretching on bilateral forward jumping ability and flexibility of the hamstrings musculature
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Foam rolling (FR) is a promising new trend in the world of resistance training, sports and athletics. It is often used as a warm up activity as a substitute or addition to stretching modalities such as static stretching (SS). READ MORE
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3. Foam rolling compared to dynamic stretch and 20 meter sprint time performance
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Bio- och miljösystemforskning (BLESS)Abstract : Background: Foam rolling (FR) is, compared to dynamic stretch (DS), a relatively new method used in warm-up routines prior athletic performances in for example, sprinting and soccer. The research on the subject is limited and further investigation is needed to better understand about the possible effects of foam rolling on performance. READ MORE
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4. The acute effect of a foam rolling and a dynamic stretch warm-up routine on jumping performance
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Bio- och miljösystemforskning (BLESS)Abstract : Background: Self-myofascial release is widely used by athletes but the scientific evidence of its supposedly positive effects is limited. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of foam rolling as a warm-up routine in comparison with a dynamic stretching routine and how it may affect the jumping performance among subjects familiar with weight training. READ MORE
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5. A Comparison Between Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretch on Throwing Velocity and Accuracy Among Male Handball Players
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Bio- och miljösystemforskning (BLESS)Abstract : The monotonous and strenuous shoulder moving pattern during throwing may result in microtrauma and fibrous adhesions between the layers of fascia among athletes. In the last decade, self myofascial release (SMR) has gained good reputation as a way to treat these adhesions. READ MORE