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Welcome To NASM's
The Importance of Foam Rolling Mini Course

Myofascial Rolling is a key component of Corrective Exercise and human movement as a whole. Yet, to unlock the many benefits of the discipline requires an increased understanding of the science behind foam rolling.

This course will help you get there!

Within this mini course you will find the following content:

• An Introduction Video: The Rationale for Inhibitory Techniques
• A 14-page Downloadable PDF: An Introduction to Myofascial Rolling
• A 55-minute NASM Live Event: The Essentials of Foam Rolling

The Rationale for Inhibitory Techniques

Watch and listen as NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey gives an overview of Myofascial Rolling, and how over the last decade it has become a great training tool. He also explains the following facets of foam rolling (and more!):

• How rolling provides external compression and stimulates sensory receptors
• The benefits of rolling for helping tissue relearn movement
• Why "release" may be a misnomer for describing Myofascial Foam Rolling
• The local mechanical effects of foam rolling
• The neurophysiological effects of the practice

Introduction to Myofascial Rolling

The research behind Myofascial Rolling is always changing. Within this downloadable PDF,  we have compiled the latest findings, all derived from our Corrective Exercise Specialization, and laid out the subject in a clear, concise manner. You will find information on a few areas of foam rolling:

• The Cumulative Injury Cycle
• Myofascial Adhesions
• Pain and Tissue Relaxation
• The Local Mechanical Effect
• Relative Flexibility

The Essentials of Foam Rolling

Follow along as Rick Richey and special guest Kyle Stull lay the groundwork for an informative hour on the fundamentals of foam rolling.

Rick and Kyle explore specific instances of when you should and shouldn't use foam rolling with clients. They also answer common questions about the practice and speak to the overall importance of Corrective Exercise as a field.

Watch the NASM Live video below!

Love podcasts? NASM has a whole podcast network! Check out our shows: The NASM-CPT Podcast with Rick Richey, NASM Master Instructor Roundtable, Random Fit, Strong Mind, Strong Body & NASM-CPT Chapter Review