Pulseroll Vibrating Foam Roller for Deep Tissue Muscle Massage

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The Chirp Wheel Pro can also be used to massage bigger muscles in the legs, but it’s a bit harder to balance on than a full-size foam roller. Firmness and Surface Texture: The firmness and surface texture of foam rollers will determine the intensity level of your treatment. Grid-patterned foam rollers, like Premvida’s 3-Speed Vibrating Foam Roller, or knob-textured foam rollers, like Body Bolt’s Vibrating Foam Roller, feel uncomfortable at first but may provide a more efficient treatment. These raised surface textures provide targeted pressure that allows for deeper work and localized relief. For beginners, we recommend starting with a more gentle option, like Therabody’s Wave Roller. Vulken’s lithium-ion batteries offer up to 4 hours of use per charge, making this vibrating foam roller a reliable piece of equipment in your recovery routine. Pros The Trigger Point Performance vibrating foam roller offers a multi-density surface that is designed to increase circulation and accelerate muscle recovery by channeling blood and oxygen during use and in the days following.

Hotfiel T, Swoboda B, Krinner S, et al. Acute effects of lateral thigh foam rolling on arterial tissue perfusion determined by spectral doppler and power doppler ultrasound. J Strength Cond Res. 2017;31(4):893–900. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001641. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can also benefit tremendously by using vibrating rollers both pre-workout and post-workout. These benefits include loosening muscles and increasing circulation for better performance, but also to prevent post-workout soreness or even injuries. Size and Portability: Vibrating foam rollers come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one for you depends on your personal preference and lifestyle. If you plan on keeping your roller at home, we love Lifepro’s 4-Speed Vibrating Foam Roller since it’s full-sized. But if you want to take your roller on the go, a vibrating massage ball roller like Therabody’s Wave Solo is a great choice because it’s small and highly portable.Lyu B-J, Lee C-L, Chang W-D, Chang N-J. Effects of vibration rolling with and without dynamic muscle contraction on ankle range of motion, proprioception, muscle strength and agility in young adults: a crossover study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(1):354. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17010354. Length: 17 inches | Texture: Ridged | Materials: Polypropylene | Battery Life: Up to 4 hours | Number of Speeds: 4

Chen C-H, Chiu C-H, Tseng W-C, et al. Acute effects of combining dynamic stretching and vibration foam rolling warm-up on lower-limb muscle performance and functions in female handball players. J Strength Cond Res. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003998. If you've got some deep knots that just won't go away, Nordic Lifting’s Vibrating Foam Roller may provide some relief. It's designed with raised nodules that deeply penetrate the fascia, the tissue just below the skin, to provide the most intense relief. Plus, it comes with a convenient carrying case and is one of the most budget-friendly options on our list. The highest vibrations can be found on the Hyperice Vyper 2.0 and the Restore by Gaiam a 5-speed adjustable roller including many extras. Weight & Portability Romero-Moraleda B, González-García J, Cuéllar-Rayo Á, Balsalobre-Fernández C, Muñoz-García D, Morencos E. Effects of vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on recovery after exercise with induced muscle damage. J Sports Sci Med. 2019;18(1):172–80. With 4 intensity speeds, the unique grid surface mimics a massage therapist’s hands. This vibrating foam roller is 12 inches long and weighs around 2.5 pounds.

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While the Mobility Wall is our choice for hard to reach muscle groups, you can use it anywhere on your body (as its extensive online video library shows). This makes the Mobility Wall a fantastic option for anyone who has trouble getting down on the floor, where most foam rolling takes place. The downside to this design is that some users may find they’re not able to produce enough pressure without the added help from gravity. I tried the Wall on my quads and hamstrings, and while the sensation was nice, it didn’t necessarily feel like it was doing the work of a traditional foam roller. We also love the 10-minute auto shut-off feature as a reminder for beginners to keep rolling sessions within a safe time limit. This is one of the longer rollers on our list, allowing you to access larger muscle groups with ease. Plus, we love that the indicator lights make it easy to adjust speed vibrations. Length: 12 inches | Texture: Grooves | Materials: Foam | Battery Life: Up to 3 hours | Number of Speeds: 5 | Our Overall Rating: 4.6/5 Skinner B, Moss R, Hammond L. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of foam rolling on range of motion, recovery and markers of athletic performance. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020;24(3):105–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.01.007.

Conversely, the results of the meta-analysis show there is not enough evidence to assert that VFR has positive effects on isokinetic strength. Changes in tissue thixotropy, tone and stiffness could influence these results, but in addition the lower muscle activation reached with VFR could decrease the strength [ 8, 35, 36]. Previous studies with FR demonstrated that the strength could decrease after those interventions but maintaining the performance, due to the modulation of the tone and the changes in the mechanical properties of the muscles [ 32, 38, 39], but there is little evidence to support this theory with VFR. Nakamura M, Sato S, Kiyono R, et al. Comparison between foam rolling with and without vibration on passive and active plantar flexor muscle properties. J Strength Cond Res. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004123.No pain, no gain” is a fine mantra to live by, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be sensible. There’s no point putting your body through unnecessary wars and the faster you recover the more effectively you can train. Enter the foam roller. For many, outdoor fitness and environmental ethics go hand in hand. If that is important to you, some companies are producing their rollers from recycled or sustainable materials. The Mobility Wall takes a standard foam roller and puts it on a revolving rod that fits between most door frames. Installing it isn’t difficult or permanent, which means you can adjust its position to hit various muscle groups. Placing the Mobility Wall slightly below my shoulder, I was finally able to give my biceps a well deserved release. Raising the Wall a little higher, I was able to press into the tops of my upper trapezius (shoulder), another tough area to foam roll conventionally. The smooth and firm roll of the Mobility Wall provided a nice, even pressure to these areas. The hard ball attachment is also useful for releasing trigger points around your shoulder blades. Some rollers are textured – featuring a variety of surface textures and patterns to mimic the feeling of palms, fingers and fingertips during a massage. These are designed specifically for deep-tissue work, pushing into knots and pressure points more deeply than traditional flat-surfaced foam rollers.