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Episode 11: Is Foam Rolling for Runners Worth the Time?
Episode 11: Is Foam Rolling for Runners Worth the Time?
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Episode 11 of the Tread Lightly podcast dives deep into the topic of foam rolling! Foam rollers are very popular recovery products. However, you may have seen some social media posts arguing that foam rolling is a waste of time. Should runners foam roll? We take an evidence-based approach to answer that question.
Discussion points include:
- the mechanisms of action of foam rolling, including how it affects your nervous system
- should you foam roll for IT band pain?
- does foam rolling reduce your injury risk?
- should you foam roll before a run?
- should you foam rolling after a run?
- foam rolling mistakes to avoid
Further resources:
https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-foam-roller-for-runners/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-foam-rolling-for-runners/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/complete-foam-rolling-guide-for-runners/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/stop-foam-rolling-it-band/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/it-band-solution/
References:
PMID: 36630577
PMID: 31024339
PMID: 34267594
PMID: 31024339
PMID: 35409995
PMID: 36498062
Discussion points include:
- the mechanisms of action of foam rolling, including how it affects your nervous system
- should you foam roll for IT band pain?
- does foam rolling reduce your injury risk?
- should you foam roll before a run?
- should you foam rolling after a run?
- foam rolling mistakes to avoid
Further resources:
https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-foam-roller-for-runners/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-foam-rolling-for-runners/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/complete-foam-rolling-guide-for-runners/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/stop-foam-rolling-it-band/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/it-band-solution/
References:
PMID: 36630577
PMID: 31024339
PMID: 34267594
PMID: 31024339
PMID: 35409995
PMID: 36498062
Released:
Apr 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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