Out Of Print - Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, Stretches and Improved Flexibility [Spiral-bound]

Michael Fredericson (Author), MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2005

Get educated on the benefits of foam roller massage! This book will teach you the essential techniques of self-massage using the foam roller. Foam Roller Techniques is a helpful guide that contains descriptive instructions and clear photo demonstrations for each muscle group. Performing the exercises on a regular basis will help increase flexibility, reduce muscle tension and pain, and improve performance. Illustrated.

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About the Author

Michael Fredricson, MD, is an associate professor and the Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics at Stanford University. For the past 14 years he has served as head physician for the track, cross-country, swimming, and gymnastics teams. He has published over 50 articles on musculoskeletal injuries and also serves on the editorial board for several national sports medicine publications.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 47 pages
• Publisher: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products (June 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976475731
• ISBN-13: 978-0976475736
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, July 17, 2009

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J. Chang - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out Of Print - Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, Stretches and Improved Flexibility (Spiral-bound)

This book is exactly what I was looking for. It's a quick, practical reference of different ways to use a foam roller. It begins with the upper neck and moves through all the major muscles groups down to the feet. There are two pages devoted to each muscle group. The first shows you a basic exercise. The second shows you a stretch for that same muscle group. The exercise pages also includes a variation of that exercise at the bottom of the page.

Some of the techniques also require a strap (for stretches) and/or a yoga mat, but if you have a foam roller, you'll be able to use most of this book immediately. The spiral binding is also good for keeping the book open to a page while doing the exercises and stretches.

I decided on this book because the authors seemed highly qualified (an MD, a PHD, etc) but the book doesn't overload you with too much text. The pictures are black and white, but they are clear and easy to follow.

One thing that this book didn't have which I found helpful in another book is a brief description of how to care for your foam roller. But all you need to know about that is that you should wash it occasionally with mild soap and water (or rubbing alcohol), avoiding solvents that may damage the foam (like bleach or oils). And try to store it lying flat; avoid placing anything heavy on top, and avoid leaning it against anything so as to prevent warping.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than what I was expecting!, August 27, 2010

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E. Byrne "Betsy Byrne" (Small Town, Ky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out Of Print - Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, Stretches and Improved Flexibility (Spiral-bound)

This book is invaluable for me. Not only is it spiral bound, to hold open where I'm looking at the VERY EASY PHOTOS, and reading the description of what I'm to be doing, it explains how to make it easier to reach some of the positions. I have major chronic nodules from head to toe, and nothing has helped so much as this one book. I'm going to buy another, just to have it in another area of my house. I am very surprised how much I actually use this book, I'm serious! I used the Thera-cane, but since I have so many painful nodules, I can't be trusted with one of those, I bruise the heck out of myself! With this, you just roll into different positions, hold, and move on. No bruising of myself anymore, Yay!!!!! Thanks Doc!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful instructional guide, November 17, 2009

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This review is from: Out Of Print - Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, Stretches and Improved Flexibility (Spiral-bound)

I like the illustrations and the step-by-step instructions, along with what muscles are targeted. Great accompaniment for foam roller users. Spiral bound and the pages can lay flat as you use the book.