Date of Award

Spring 5-9-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Kinesiology

College

College of Health and Human Performance

First Advisor

Chad Smith

Abstract/Description

Recently, foam rolling with vibration (VFR) has gained popularity with having similar benefits to standard foam rolling (FR). VFR may induce a greater improvement in pain pressure threshold, which could lead to a greater improvement in range of motion (ROM). When applied to one limb, improvements in ROM occur in the non-rolled limb for both FR and VFR. Studies comparing the effects of FR and VFR in terms of acute changes in ROM and performance have reported mixed results. Using a larger dosage of VFR may provide a greater improvement in ROM for the non-rolled limb compared to FR. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of FR and VFR on the contralateral limb’s ROM and single-leg vertical jump performance. METHODS: 9 healthy participants (7 female, 2 male: age: 20.2+1.5 yrs, mass: 90.6+34.9 kg, height: 159.1+29.4 cm) completed 4 sessions (1 familiarization and 3 experimental sessions). For each experimental session (Control, FR, and VFR), participants completed a standardized warm-up followed by baseline testing (2 sit-and-reach and 2 max-effort single-leg vertical jumps). After baseline testing, participants completed 4 x 60 seconds of FR with or without vibration over the gluteals, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Following the FR procedures (FR and VFR) or 12 minutes of rest (Control), participants completed the same assessments as baseline testing. Difference scores for ROM and each jump metric were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: FR and VFR resulted in a significant improvement in ROM compared to control (p< 0.05). There was no difference in any jump metric across all sessions. CONCLUSIONS: VFR and FR can be used to improve ROM in the contralateral limb without affecting vertical jump performance.

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