Foam rolling (FR) is commonly used in health and sports settings, yet it remains unclear how well current practice aligns with scientific evidence. We synthesised the available research on FR and compared it with practitioners’ knowledge across professions and language-based cultural spheres. The evidence…
Abstract Muscle stretching is widely used in clinical, athletic, and otherwise healthy populations, yet a consensual definition of stretch intensity—a key component of stretch load—does not exist. This is important because the effects of stretch intensity on range of motion and strength are controversial…
Berlin: Springer International Publishing, 2025-12
Abstract Muscle strength and hypertrophy are of high importance for almost every sport, but also for more general prevention and therapeutical approaches. While the most common way to enhance functional and structural muscle capacities is resistance training, there are scenarios in which a resistance…
Berlin: Springer International Publishing, 2025-08