Optimal Foam Rolling Techniques and Directionality

This chapter explores the impact of foam rolling techniques on bony bends and highlights the importance of sequencing muscle influence on joints. It clarifies misconceptions about foam rolling, emphasizing the uniform influence on bony structures across different body archetypes.

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Keywords

#foamrolling, #physicaltherapy, #selfmassage, #athomeworkout, #strengthandconditioning techniques,

Takeaways

Foam rolling techniques should consider the size and shape of the implement used, as well as the depth and focal nature of the pressure applied.

The direction of foam rolling should align with the intended energy transfer, whether it is absorbing energy from the ground or delivering it to the ground.

The speed of foam rolling affects the depth and magnitude of the effect, with slower rolls promoting greater shape change and transfer potential of energy.

Sequencing foam rolling exercises should be based on the influence of muscles on bony bends, with different orders for wide and narrow archetypes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:23 Exploring Foam Rolling Techniques

06:53 Factors Influencing Foam Rolling Effectiveness

10:49 The Role of Size and Type of Implement

13:36 Understanding the Directionality of Foam Rolling

15:59 Sequencing Muscle Influence in Foam Rolling

20:47 Influence of Eccentric and Concentric Orientation

22:55 Understanding Foam Rolling

25:42 Sequencing

28:42 Considering Compressed Representation