The Role of Structured Foam Rolling Programs in Improving Hamstring Flexibility: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Irfan A. KhanFlorida International University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0030
Keywords:
hip; knee; performance; routine; stretching
First Published Online:
26 Mar 2021
In Print:
Volume 26: Issue 3
Page Range:
125–129
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Focused Clinical Question: What is the efficacy of structured foam rolling protocols at increasing hamstring muscle flexibility in active adults when compared with just maintaining regular levels of activity? Clinical Bottom Line: There is significant evidence to support the use of structured foam rolling programs in active adults to improve hamstring flexibility.

Khan is with Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA. Henderson is with Movement Sciences and Health, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA.

Khan (Ikhan018@med.fiu.edu) is corresponding author.
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