Expert Consensus on the Contraindications and Cautions of Foam Rolling-An International Delphi Study.
Katja Martina BartschChristian BaumgartJürgen FreiwaldJan WilkeGunda SlomkaSascha TurnhöferChristoph EgnerMatthias W HoppeWerner KlinglerRobert SchleipPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)
The mechanical forces applied through foam rolling can be considered as potential threats leading to adverse events in the context of the identified contraindications and cautions. Further evaluations by medical professionals as well as the collection of clinical data are needed to assess the risks of foam rolling and to generate guidance for different applications and professional backgrounds.