Definition
Foam rolling is a self – myofascial release technique. It can help relieve tightness,
soreness and inflammation.
Why
- Alleviates soreness
- Reduces inflammation that occurs during the muscle repair process
- Aids in muscle repair and recovery
- Helps injury prevention by maintaining muscle length and remedying tension and tightness
- Increases blood flow and elasticity of muscle tissue, joints and fascia
Exercises
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
- IT band
- Calves
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus
- Adductor
- Back
- Lat

