Foam Rolling for Runner's with Dr. Catherine Logan

Foam Rolling Dr. Logan

Foam rollers can be used to maximise the body's recovery - the premise is that they break up adhesions in the muscles, facilitate stretching, help you warm up, and promote recovery.

A study in the Journal of Athletic Training reported that post-workout rolling not only reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), but improves sprint time, power output and strength endurance in the days following a tough session, helping you to stay on track as the week progresses.

Only got ten minutes? Add these five moves to your post-run routine to help boost recovery and keep yourself running strong. Runner's World has put together the following efficient workout! Check it out HERE.

Author
Dr. Catherine Logan Headshot Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, MBA Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery at Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (COSMO) in Denver, Colorado. As a former physical therapist & trainer, Dr. Logan provides a distinct expertise in sports injury, prevention, and surgical management.

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