THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT

Athletes will be asked to use the myofascial release roller for 2 minutes before training on each of the three muscle groups: anterior and posterior thigh and posterior leg. They will be instructed to roll while applying as much pressure as possible on the roller. For the anterior thigh, the roller will be moved along the entire front part of the thigh; for the posterior thigh, it will be rolled from just below the gluteal region to just above the knee; and for the posterior leg, it will be rolled from just below the knee to just above the heel.