Effect of foam rolling on flexibility of selected lower limbs muscle groups in young healthy women
Journal Title: Medycyna Sportowa - Year 2018, Vol 34, Issue 2
Abstract
Background. Myofascial release is becoming increasingly more and more popular method of soft tissue therapy. One of the forms of autotherapy is self-myofascial release by rolling the muscle with foam roller. Self-myofascial release with foam roller helps to improve flexibility of fascia and reduces muscular tension. The aim of the study was to examine whether series of rolling treatment, using foam roller, increases flexibility of the hamstrings and calf muscles. Material and methods. 20 young, healthy women (average age 21.1 years) were rolling the hamstrings and calf muscles (8 repetitions per muscle group) once a day for 7 days. Hip flexion and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) were measured before and after each session of rolling. Results. After seven sessions of rolling, significant increase of both ankle joints dorsiflexion ROM (p=0,0000) was demonstrated, as well as increase in both hip joints flexion ROM (p=0.000089). Conclusions. Rolling of the hamstrings and calf muscles using the foam roller, significantly affects ROM in the hip and ankle joints.<br/><br/>
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Marta Kiepura, Bartosz Trybulec, Kamila Boczoń
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