What is it? What are the benefits? When should you use it? Our Physiotherapist Laura looks at the craze which is foam rolling along with common uses and benefits. So, what is it all about? Foam rollers have become one of the most popular forms of self-manual therapy. Most athletic training programs now utilise foam rolling as a staple warm-up and cool-down exercise. Foam rollers are cylindrical shaped, dense foam tools which now come in varying lengths and finishes. They are

Tennis elbow Rotator cuff Golfer’s elbow Achilles tendinopathy Jumpers knee/Patella tendinopathy Plantar fasciitis Tendinopathies are injuries to a tendon as a result of gradual wear and tear from overuse. Sometimes they may appear to happen suddenly, but are usually a result of repetitive tendon ‘overloading’. They typically cause pain, stiffness and a loss of strength in the affected area. Symptoms include: Increased pain when you use the tendon Pain and stiffnes