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Foam Roller Techniques - 8740-2 2nd Edition
Get the most from your foam roller with this essential guide that demonstrates techniques for self-massage, stretching and improved flexibility.

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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.

Author Michael Fredericson, MD.

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.

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.

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Foam Roller Techniques - 8740-2 2nd Edition
Get the most from your foam roller with this essential guide that demonstrates techniques for self-massage, stretching and improved flexibility.

About the Book

Author(s)

Publication Details

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.

Author Michael Fredericson, MD.

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.

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.

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