Foam Roller Techniques
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About the Book
- Includes stretches and exercises that address the entire body, from the neck to the feet
- Exercises incorporate the Silver AXIS® Foam Roller, the Stretch Out Strap®, the OPTP® Slant incline boards, the Super Pinky Ball, the Gymnic® Classic Plus Stability Ball, and a small body therapy ball
- Each exercise includes concise step-by-step instructions and large color photos
- Increase flexibility, reduce muscle tension and pain, and improve performance with the exercises in this book
Author(s)
- Michael Fredericson, MD
- Terri Lyn S. Yamamoto, PhD
- Mark Fadil, CMT
Publication Details
- ISBN-13: 978-0-9843724-3-0
- Publication Date: 2013
- Publisher: OPTP®
- Pages: 46
- Type: Spiral-bound softcover
- Illustrated: Yes; photo-illustrated
- Dimensions: 11”L x 8¾”W
Self-Massage and Stretching Techniques
This foam roller exercise book will teach you the essential techniques of self-massage and stretching using the foam roller. It also includes general stretching techniques for the neck and shoulder, back, chest, abdominals, arms, glutes, hips, legs and feet.
Foam roller massage is comparable to deep tissue massage, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. Performing these foam rolling exercises on a regular basis will help you to increase flexibility, reduce muscle tension and pain and improve functional performance.
Descriptive Instructions and Photo Demonstrations
Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, Stretches and Improved Flexibility includes foam rolling techniques and stretches done with or without a foam roller, along with descriptive instructions and clear photo demonstrations for each muscle group.
About the Authors
Michael Fredericson, MD
Dr. Fredericson is professor and director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Clinics at Stanford University. For the past 20 years, he has served as one of the head physicians for Stanford University athletic teams and has published more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters on musculoskeletal injuries. Senior editor for PM&R—the journal of injury, function and rehabilitation—he is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for Runner’s World Magazine.
Terri Lyn S. Yamamoto, PhD
Terri Lyn S. Yamamoto holds a doctorate in visual perception from UC Berkeley. She has over 10 years experience in the fitness industry with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She currently teaches fitness yoga and Pilates through Polestar education.
Mark Fadil, CMT
Mark Fadil is the Executive Director of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI) in Palo Alto, CA. He has been specializing in Orthopedic and Sports Massage Therapy for close to 10 years and has worked extensively with Olympic athletes from around the world, including those competing in track & field, swimming, cycling and triathlon.
Author Michael Fredericson, MD.
From the Back Cover
Get educated on the benefits of foam roller massage!
This book will teach you the essential techniques of self-massage and stretching using the AXIS™ Foam Roller. Foam Roller Techniques is a helpful guide that contains instructions and clear exercise photos, plus anatomy illustrations for each muscle group. Massage treats both myofascial trigger points and mobilizes soft tissue. Similarly, it is successful in detecting when muscles are beginning to tighten.
Performing these exercises on a regular basis will help to:
- Increase flexibility
- Reduce muscle tension and pain
- Improve performance
Foam roller massage is comparable to deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and myofascial trigger point therapy.