Foam rolling

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26 May 2016 18:20 #199622 by ShowOut

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Hi guys

Anybody had success using a foam roller to either alleviate stiffness or even as a rehab tool?

Also those who have used one, when do you use it? Pre/post workout?

Have friends who are elite runners and absolutely swear by them.

Cheers

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26 May 2016 18:44 #199624 by Oupa

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I swear by them, post workout and stretch days.

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26 May 2016 19:36 #199626 by ShowOut

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Thanks Oupa - Do you 'roll' the body part you have just worked? Or do you do a kind of full body 'roll' based on what feels tight at that moment?

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Oupa
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26 May 2016 19:40 - 26 May 2016 19:41 #199627 by Oupa

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No I roll the muscles that I worked, excluding arms. So basically, chest, abs, side lats, back, legs front and rear.

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26 May 2016 19:45 #199628 by Oupa

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Mine looks similar to this

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26 May 2016 19:55 #199629 by ShowOut

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Perfect. Coming back from injury and hoping consistent rolling will help to prevent future muscle related injuries

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Oupa
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26 May 2016 19:59 #199630 by Oupa

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Sports injury or gym ?

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26 May 2016 20:29 #199631 by OPTRON

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You got to have stretch days/sessions in order to prevent injuries and the foam roller plays a big part in my stretching sessions.

Sore today, strong tomorrow!!!

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28 May 2016 09:26 #199679 by ShowOut

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Thanks guys. Will look to incorporate a stretch day as part of my routine.

Have had numerous sport related injuries (bicep tear, torn knee and ankle ligaments) and gym occasionally aggravates them often causing me to take a couple of days off here and there.

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28 May 2016 09:31 #199680 by Ravage

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My physiotherapist had me buy one as part of my rehab for my ham tear, and im disciple of the foam roller now, similar routine to Oupa except that I use it even on my triceps at times.

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