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Foam Roller Self Massage

WHAT IS THE BODY ROLLER?

The Body Roller a medium density foam roller comes in many sizes depending on where and how it is to be used. The most common is a four inch diameter and six inch diameter. these sizes are sold in one foot , tow foot or three foot lengths is a three foot long. The density of the foam is designed to provide moderate resistance as you progress through your self‑massage. You can position the Body Roller to massage longitudinally, horizontally or diagonally across muscle fibers, tendons, and ligaments, as well as, to apply static pressure particularly to tender spots. An Example of PAPT's detailed guidelines are given below.

FOAM ROLLER RELEASE EXERCISES
EXERCISE EXAMPLES
LOWER EXTREMITY	Quadreceps Roller Release
LOWER EXTREMITY	Arches Rolling Release
TORSO	Segmental Thoracic Spine Roll

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PAPT's Basic Injury Prevention Program

Foam Roller Self Massage

Trigger Point Ball Massage