Foam Roller, Study notes of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

Outer Thigh (Iliotibial band/ITB). Start point: On hip and roll up/down. End point: Stop 2-3 inches above the knee joint. Front Thigh (Quadriceps Muscles).

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Foam Roller
Outer Thigh (Iliotibial band/ITB)
Start point: On hip and roll up/down End point: Stop 2-3 inches above the knee joint
Front Thigh (Quadriceps Muscles)
Start point: High on the front of the thigh End point: 2-3 inches above the knee cap
Groin (Iliopsoas/Hip Flexor Muscles)
Start point: On front of thigh End point: Just above mid-thigh
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Foam Roller

Outer Thigh (Iliotibial band/ITB)

Start point: On hip and roll up/down End point: Stop 2-3 inches above the knee joint

Front Thigh (Quadriceps Muscles)

Start point: High on the front of the thigh End point: 2-3 inches above the knee cap

Groin (Iliopsoas/Hip Flexor Muscles)

Start point: On front of thigh End point: Just above mid-thigh

Inner Thigh (Adductor Muscles)

Start point: High on inner thigh End point: Just above the knee

Posterior Thigh (Hamstring Muscles)

Start: High on the back of the thigh near buttocks End point: Just above the back of the knee

Buttocks (Gluteal Muscles)

Sit with RIGHT buttock on foam roller. Place RIGHT ankle on LEFT knee. Shift weight onto RIGHT buttock and roll forward/backward. Repeat on opposite side

Back

Start point: Just below shoulder blades End point: Above the buttocks

Side Torso (Latissimus Dorsi Muscles)

Start point: By the under arm pit End point: About 6 inches down along side torso

Back of the Arm (Triceps Muscles)

Start point: Back of upper arm End point: Just above the elbow

Chest (Pectoralis Muscles)

Start Point: By the front of the shoulder End point: Towards the middle of the chest

Chest Stretch

Foam roller on the middle of the spine and let the chest stretch

Back of Thigh (Hamstring Muscles)

Start point: Below the buttocks

End point: 4 in above the back of knee joint

Front Thigh (Quadriceps Muscles)

Start point: Below the groin or hip flexors

End point: 2 inches above the knee cap

Bottom of Foot (Plantar Fascia)

Start point: Just before the toes or ball of the foot

End point: Just in front of the heel bone *May perform in standing

Back Muscles

Start point: Any sore muscle spot on the back End point: Roll up/down to comfort *May perform laying down

Inner Shin (Eversion) Stretch

Place band on the ball of foot and pull outward (arrow shown), stretch is felt on the inside lower leg

Back of Thigh (Hamstring/Calves) Stretch

Laying down, place band on the forefoot and pull leg towards you until stretch is felt on the Hamstring and/or calf muscles

Inner Thigh (Adductor Muscles) Stretch

Laying down, place band on the forefoot and pull outward until stretch is felt on the inner thigh

Outer Thigh (Abductor Muscles) Stretch

Laying down, place band on the forefoot and pull inward/across until stretch is felt on the outer thigh

Alternate Buttock Stretch (Piriformis/Gluteal Muscle)

Laying down, Grab knee with opposite arm

Pull towards opposite shoulder, stretch is felt on buttocks area

Pull Up Assist with Band

Pull up position with band on one foot

Pull up until chin is above pull up bar, keep knee straight *Ensure band doesn’t slip off the foot