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gmike · #2 Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 259 Location: Benfleet

Anyone do it?

This sort of thing ...http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QJLxruO3su0 ... if you don't know what I'm on about.

Is it helpful in general or just for specific injuries?

If you do, how often?

gmike.

Ernie · #2 Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 240 Location: Hockley GORC

I was introduced to the benefits of Foam Rollers by Mike Mason.

I use a Foam Roller often to loosen my Calves & Quads although for sure I'm not using it to its full potential.

I have in the past been a sufferer of Plantar Fasciitis and it thanks to using a Foam Roller freeing up Muscle Spasms in my Calves which was the underlying cause of my problem that I suffer no more (hopefully).

gmike · #2 Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 259 Location: Benfleet

Yeah I was thinking it could be good for my calves and maybe relieving my shin pain.

Is it the sort of thing you do after a run while stretching?

I think I'm gonna invest in one.

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1055 Location: Hockley

I was introduced to them by Gemma at Benfleet physio to help in my recovery from ITB. I use daily on calves, hams, quads, glutes and piriformis.
You can get similar benefits from rolling on a tennis ball and this is better for one's butt....especially one as pert as mine. But the roller is excellent. Look for one that has a solid inner core..they start to deform after a while.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/o...tyandstretching/ss/FoamRoller.htm

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QJLxruO3su0

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