Day

May 7, 2022

Foam Rolling

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

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