This monthly dose is dedicated to myofascial release (MFR). In the first part of the video, we’ll look at how MFR can benefit your practice when it comes to athletic performance, flexibility, recovery, and pain perception. We’ll also dive into some recent research explaining how MFR works so you get an understanding of the mechanisms behind these benefits. In the second part, we’ll talk about how to apply MFR – which tools to use, which duration and speed are recommended in the research and how intense the work should be.

Click the links below to read the research referenced throughout this lecture:

• Effects of MFR on Performance & Recovery
• Effects of Foam Rolling on Range of Motion, Recovery & Athletic Performance
• Effects of MFR on Pain
• Mechanisms of MFR
• Change of Stretch Sensation & Fascial Slide through Foam Rolling
• Change of Pain Sensation through Local & Central Nervous System Mechanisms
• Softer Tools Reach Deeper Tissue Layers
• Comparison of Different Surface Patterns of Foam Rollers
• Effects of Foam Rolling with Vibration on Range of Motion & Pain Perception
• Duration of Myofascial Rolling
• Speed/Velocity of Rolling

Additional Resources (YMO classes):

• MFR & Mobility When You’re Sore
• MFR Downshift to Calm
• Personalized MFR
• MFR Top Hits
• Tutorial: Myofascial Release Sheering