J Korean Phys Ther.  2023 Aug;35(4):89-94. 10.18857/jkpt.2023.35.4.89.

Effect of Different Types of Foam Rollers on Self-Myofascial Release of the Quadriceps Femoris

• Ryu HJ
• Kim JH
• Kwon HN
• Kim RB
• Byun jH
• Lee YH
• Seo JP

• KMID: 2552699
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2023.35.4.89

Abstract

Purpose
This study investigates the impact of self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the quadriceps femoris for pelvic stability. We further compare the effects of a GRID surface Foam Roller (GFR), a Non-Vibration Foam Roller (NVFR), and a Vibration Foam Roller (VFR).
Methods
Thirty healthy adults (15 males, 15 females) participated in this study and were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: GFR, NVFR, or VFR. Participants walked at self-selected speeds with an arm sling before and after foam roller stretching. The analyzed gait parameters included pelvic tilt, pelvic obliquity, and pelvic rotation.
Results
In the NVFR and VFR groups, there was a Significant differences were obtained in the pelvic tilt between pre-test and post-test values (p< 0.05) in the NVFR and VFR groups, but no significant difference was observed in the GFR group (p> 0.05). Comparing the amount of change between the three groups exhibited a significant decrease in pelvic tilt in the NVFR and VFR groups compared to the GFR group (p< 0.017). No significant differences were found in pelvic obliquity and pelvic rotation (p> 0.05) in all groups.
Conclusion
While walking, the use of a VFR for self-myofascial release results in pelvic alteration by reducing the anterior pelvic tilt. We propose that a foam roller can be utilized to enhance pelvic stability during gait.

Keyword

Foam roller; Quadriceps; Pelvic; Gait; I-Sen