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Happy National Foam Rolling Day

Amy Bowman, OPTP Staff Writer - May 11, 2023

Celebrate with these myofascial release techniques, warmup exercises and full body workouts.

The foam roller was created by Moshé Feldenkrais, the inventor of the Feldenkrais Method—a method that shows how to use self-awareness to improve physical movement and flexibility. Originally used as a balance tool during standing exercises, people started using the foam roller as a tool for self-massage in the 1980s. Since then, foam rolling has become mainstream and foam rollers can now be found in fitness centers, Pilates and yoga studios, physical therapy offices, and in countless homes all over the world.

OPTP offers a wide array of durable, high-quality foam rollers in various sizes and densities—from super soft to firm. Whether you’re new to foam rolling or an experienced pro, the following videos show a wide variety of ways to incorporate foam rolling into your wellness routine with myofascial release techniques, warmup exercises, and full body workouts. So grab your foam roller and try a new technique, or two, or three, or four…

Hamstring Release with the Black AXIS® Foam Roller


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Lower-Body Mobilization with the OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Soft


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Full-Body Mobilization with the OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Soft


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Foam Rolling Techniques for Ankle Mobility with the OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Super Soft


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OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Complete Pre-Cardio Warmup


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Exercise Warmup Sequence with the Silver AXIS® Foam Roller


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Black AXIS® Foam Roller Full Body Workout


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Full Core Workout with Silver AXIS® Foam Roller


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Amy Bowman, OPTP Staff Writer

Amy is a Minneapolis runner, cyclist and yoga enthusiast who enjoys writing about health and wellness, physical therapy and fitness topics.

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