Clinical Trial: Effects of Foam Rolling on Plantar Flexor Recovery in Healthy Individuals

U.S., Aug. 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07759388) titled 'Effects of Foam Rolling on Plantar Flexor Recovery in Healthy Individuals' on April 14.

Brief Summary: Foam rolling (FR) is a self-myofascial release technique that involves using body weight to apply pressure to soft tissues through a foam roller. This technique has been widely used in rehabilitation and physical training settings, aiming at the treatment of myofascial dysfunctions, enhancement of physical performance, and recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). EIMD occurs following the performance of intense exercise, resulting in increased muscle stiffness and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), as well as reducti...