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May 2010 – MELT Method The MELT Method is a revolutionary approach to pain-free living using the OPTP PRO-ROLLERS. View PDF |
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April 2010 – It’s Time To Stretch “…The idea is to make every exercise you’re going to do more effective. Colucci insists that all of her clients get a foam roller for home use.” View PDF |
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March 2010 – Almost Magical Find out what others think about foam rollers in an article from Running Times. View PDF |
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February 2010 – Exercise Smarter OPTP Newsletter about the SMARTROLLER describes how…”the best tools for the best therapeutic result – too much stimulation, discomfort, or fascial stretch could diminish this result.” View PDF |
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January 2010 – Tools of the Trade Article in the January 2010 Dance Magazine by Jen Peters who says, “Foam and wood rollers are the most commonly used tools among dancers.” View PDF |
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December 2009 – The Feldenkrais Mix Athletes and people with injuries are (finally) discovering the Feldenkrais Method: a gentle rehabilitation system that teaches the body to move as it should. Stacy Barrows, PT, creator of the SMARTROLLER was interviewed in this article. View PDF |
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Big Benefits with Massage on a Foam Roller Self-massage using the foam roller is most comparable to deep tissue massage; myofascial release and myofascial trigger point therapy. View PDF |
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Foam Roller Exercises for Posture Foam rollers can be a great addition to a postural alignment program. View PDF |
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On a Roll You’re caught in the grinding maw of a stressful day and your neck and shoulders have morphed into a tight mass of tension. View PDF |
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Improving Core Stability with the Foam Roller Lack of core stability leads to more muscle imbalance, which in turn can be a precursor to more injury. For example, an ankle strain can lead to knee dysfunction, and end up as low back pain. View PDF |
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Foam Rollers: What’s The Difference? When asked to think about foam rollers, chances are that you’ll picture the traditional “white” roller. These rollers have been the industry standard for many years and are not hard to fi nd in both fitness and rehab facilities. View PDF |
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Rolling Away that Running Pain Foam roller massage, however, is another essential treatment option that sufferers can do on their own to help loosen and stretch the tissues. View PDF |
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Self Massage for Myofascial Release Have you ever wished you could get a massage every day? Wondered if there is an easy way to get rid of those knots and sore muscles? Fortunately, it is possible! View PDF |
