A Foam Roller Guide with Massage Techniques and Stretches for Full-Body Tension Relief and Improved Flexibility 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. This thorough massage foam roller book contains foam rolling techniques, and stretches done without a foam roller, along with descriptive instructions and clear photo demonstrations for each muscle group. Written by Michael Fredericson, MD, Terri Lyn Yamamoto, PhD, and Mark Fadil, CMT. Illustrated. Spiral-bound softcover; 48 pages. Published On: 2024-07-29 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. Dr. Michael Fredericson, MD The Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Clinics at Stanford University, and a former collegiate distance runner, Dr. Fredericson is a leading authority on running medicine. He's spent 20 years as head physician for Stanford University athletic teams and works extensively with USA Track & Field. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Runner's World magazine and has published over 100 articles and chapters on musculoskeletal injuries. 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. To understand the benefits of using the AXIS Foam Roller for self-massage one can look to the benefits of massage in general. Self-massage using the AXIS Foam Roller is most comparable to deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and myofascial trigger point therapy. Regular treatments can increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension and pain, improve performance, and help prevent injury.