Performance
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Research
- 2023
The Combined Effect of Static Stretching and Foam Rolling With or Without Vibration on the Range of Motion, Muscle Performance, and Tissue Hardness of the Knee Extensor
Masatoshi Nakamura, Andreas Konrad, Kazuki Kasahara, Riku Yoshida, Yuta Murakami, Shigeru Sato, Kodai Aizawa, Ryoma Koi…This study investigated how the order of static stretching (SS) and foam rolling (FR), with or without vibration, affects range of motion, muscle strength, and tissue hardness in the quadriceps. The results showed that…
- 2019
Effects of foam rolling on performance and recovery: A systematic review of the literature to guide practitioners on the use of foam rolling
Sharief Hendricks, Hayd'n Hill, Steve den Hollander, Wayne Lombard, Romy ParkerThis systematic review analyzed 49 studies to understand how foam rolling affects athletic performance and recovery. The authors found evidence that foam rolling can decrease muscle stiffness and improve range of motion…
Podcast
- Ep. 181
181. Fascia, healing and performance – for those who work with football
What does it take for a football player to stay injury-free, recover quickly, and perform at their peak – not just for one match, but over time? In this episode, we talk about how understanding fasci…
- Ep. 151
151. Fascia for football players, avoiding injuries & increasing performance
Fascia is not just the body's largest organ; it's the flow and structure between all cells. Fascia also provides a simple model for understanding what happens in the body during activity. How is the…
- Ep. 149
149. How to Understand the Physical Potential of Fascia?
Understanding fascia provides new insights into training and physical performance. Concepts like pressure, explosiveness, and power accumulation take on a different meaning when we realize that it is…