Recovery
Foam rolling: what it does and does not do
Foam rolling can temporarily reduce perceived stiffness, but it does not break up scar tissue or lengthen fascia. Here is what the evidence actually supports.

Dr. Sam Baylis DPT
Director/Associate Physiotherapist, Head Physiotherapist North Shore Bombers AFC · 4 June 2026 · 4 min read
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