The Effect of Foam Rolling Duration on Hamstring Range of Motion

Authors

Grace Couture
Dustin Karlik
Stephen C. Glass, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Brian M. Hatzel, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow

Keywords

Commercial foam rollers, foam rolling, myofascial release, hamstring flexibility, knee extension, range of motion

Disciplines

Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Abstract

Musculoskeletal health benefits from flexibility training and maintaining a functional, or sport specific, range of motion is important to one’s overall fitness. Commercial foam rollers are commonly used in gyms, therapy clinics and homes, yet data are lacking on the optimal rolling duration and effect on range of motion.

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Original Citation:

Couture, G., Karlik, D., Glass, S. C., & Hatzel, B. M. (2015). The Effect of Foam Rolling Duration on Hamstring Range of Motion. The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 9, 450–455. http://doi.org/10.2174/1874325001509010450

ScholarWorks Citation

Couture, Grace; Karlik, Dustin; Glass, Stephen C.; and Hatzel, Brian M., "The Effect of Foam Rolling Duration on Hamstring Range of Motion" (2015). Funded Articles. 44.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/oapsf_articles/44