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Does Vibration Foam Roller Influence Performance and Recovery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Alejandra Alonso-Calvete1, Miguel Lorenzo-Martínez1, Alexis Padrón-Cabo2,3
1REMOSS Research Group, Facultade de Ciencias da Educación e do Deporte, Universidade de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
Sports Medicine - Open
|March 4, 2022
Summary
Vibration foam roller (VFR) may enhance recovery and potentially boost jump performance and strength. However, current evidence does not significantly support its effects on agility or isokinetic strength.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Foam rolling is established for performance and recovery benefits.
- Vibration foam rollers (VFRs) are hypothesized to offer advantages over traditional foam rollers.
- Systematic evidence on VFR efficacy is currently lacking.
Approach:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searches were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and SportDiscus.
- Included studies assessed VFR effects on performance (jump, agility, strength) and recovery (blood flow, pain, fatigue).
Key Points:
- The meta-analysis included 9 studies, finding no significant effects on jump performance or isokinetic strength.
- Recovery outcomes appeared to improve post-VFR intervention.
- Agility performance did not show significant increases following VFR use.
Conclusions:
- VFR shows potential for enhancing jump performance, strength, and recovery.
- Further research is required to definitively establish VFR's impact on athletic performance and recovery.
- This systematic review and meta-analysis provide a comprehensive overview of current VFR research.
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