PLoS One September 2020 PMID 32589670

Does the type of foam roller influence the recovery rate, thermal response and DOMS prevention?

Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk, Karol Gryko, Dariusz Boguszewski

Mentions

13
Peak: 1 in Jul 2020
across 6 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

2,444
potential audience

Total likes

10

Video views

230

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Jul 2020 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several comments highlight that foam rollers are beneficial for recovery, with phrases like 'helps reduce soreness' and 'improves lactate removal', indicating agreement with the article's conclusions. The tone remains casual and exploratory, reflecting moderate interest and engagement, such as asking whether specific types make a difference, but lacking in deep scientific analysis or strong opinions on implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that foam rollers aid in recovery, aligning with the publication's findings that both types reduce DOMS and aid lactate clearance, with little difference between types.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about the specific effects of foam roller types, indicating some interest but not deep enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some engagement through questions and simplifications, but few delve into detailed mechanisms or implications explained in the research.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to stoke interest in recovery methods but do not clearly suggest a revolutionary or highly impactful discovery.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how different types of foam rollers (smooth STH and grid GRID) and passive recovery (PAS) affect post-exercise lactate removal, skin temperature, and delayed muscle soreness (DOMS) in healthy male participants.
  • Results showed that foam rollers (both STH and GRID) helped in more effectively reducing lactate levels compared to passive recovery, especially after 30 minutes. Additionally, foam rolling groups experienced greater decreases in muscle soreness over time, but the type of foam roller did not significantly change the recovery outcomes.
  • The findings suggest that using foam rollers aids recovery by improving lactate clearance and reducing DOMS, but whether the roller is smooth or grid-shaped doesn't significantly impact the recovery speed or effectiveness.

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Alberto Fílter PhD
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Does the type of foam roller influence the recovery rate, thermal response and DOMS prevention? https://t.co/aCH7OM0PiI

Jul 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,124 followers View post →
mariajmUmh
@MariajmUmh · X

El objetivo fue determinar el efecto del foam roller en la tasa de eliminación de lactato y la prevención de DOMS. para saber si el tipo de foam influye se hicieron 3 grupos con diferentes foam roller --> liso (STH), de rejilla (GRID) o PAS (pasiva). https://t.co/hqqw1XagMB

Nov 29, 2021 · 1 followers View post →

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mariajmUmh
@MariajmUmh · X

El objetivo fue determinar el efecto del foam roller en la tasa de eliminación de lactato y la prevención de DOMS. para saber si el tipo de foam influye se hicieron 3 grupos con diferentes foam roller --> liso (STH), de rejilla (GRID) o PAS (pasiva). https://t.co/hqqw1XagMB

Nov 29, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Alberto Fílter PhD
@AlbertoFilter · X

Does the type of foam roller influence the recovery rate, thermal response and DOMS prevention? https://t.co/aCH7OM0PiI

Jul 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,124 followers View post →
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