Foam Rolling Roller massage can be efficiently used to increase ROM without substantial pain and without subsequent performance impairments. Evidence seems to justify the widespread use of foam rolling as a warm-up activity rather...
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Summary In this compilation we delve into the idea of “trigger points” and the modalities used to treat this phenomenon (myofascial release, acupuncture/dry needling, cupping, TENS, placebo). The explanation of muscular trigger points...
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Stretching for 5-10 min/week appears optimal for increasing range of motion in a particular muscle group, with no further increase in mobility found in sessions longer than 10 min/week. The recommendation for no static stretching prior to working...
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Muscle stiffness increased at 24 hours post-run and remained elevated from baseline levels for up to 4 days across all four muscles. With this in mind, some active recovery would be a prudent recommendation in the days following training.
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