The effect of a warm-up and foam rolling on hip adduction range of motion
Presentation Type
Event
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Chad Smith
Major
Exercise and Sport Science
Presentation Abstract
It is a generally accepted practice that a warm-up be completed prior to an athletic event with the intention of improving performance. An active warm-up can increase muscle temperature, which can have several benefits including reduced muscle and joint stiffness. Furthermore, there is some evidence to suggest that a warm-up could improve range of motion (ROM). Foam rolling has gained popularity with the general population recently in an effort to treat muscle soreness, improve recovery, and improve ROM. In addition, foam rolling can improve blood flow to the tissues. Most studies evaluating the effect of foam rolling on ROM have utilized a warm-up in addition to the foam rolling. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the contribution of a warm-up and foam rolling, separately and combined, to improving ROM. The results of this study will increase our knowledge about appropriate foam rolling guidelines to effectively improve ROM.
Course
EXSS 399
Location
Lib Jackson Student Union, Atrium
Start Date
17-4-2019 4:30 PM
End Date
17-4-2019 6:30 PM
Disciplines
Sports Sciences
Recommended Citation
Rahman, Amber, "The effect of a warm-up and foam rolling on hip adduction range of motion" (2019). Undergraduate Research Competition. 40.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2019/poster/40
The effect of a warm-up and foam rolling on hip adduction range of motion
Lib Jackson Student Union, Atrium
It is a generally accepted practice that a warm-up be completed prior to an athletic event with the intention of improving performance. An active warm-up can increase muscle temperature, which can have several benefits including reduced muscle and joint stiffness. Furthermore, there is some evidence to suggest that a warm-up could improve range of motion (ROM). Foam rolling has gained popularity with the general population recently in an effort to treat muscle soreness, improve recovery, and improve ROM. In addition, foam rolling can improve blood flow to the tissues. Most studies evaluating the effect of foam rolling on ROM have utilized a warm-up in addition to the foam rolling. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the contribution of a warm-up and foam rolling, separately and combined, to improving ROM. The results of this study will increase our knowledge about appropriate foam rolling guidelines to effectively improve ROM.