Effects of Long-term Foam Rolling Compared to Static Stretching on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility

The purpose of this study to to compare the long-term effects of foam rolling in comparison to static stretching and a control group on hamstring flexibility. The investigators hypothesize that participants in the foam rolling and static stretching group will demonstrate increased flexibility to the control group, but will a difference will not be observed between the foam rolling and static stretching groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Active 90/90 hamstring length goniometric measurement of greater than 10 degrees at baseline
• Active straight leg raise of less than 90 degrees

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of lower extremity injury including but not limited to sprain, strain, fracture, or any surgical intervention that lead to a decrease in activity greater than two weeks within the last six months
• Current involvement in a lower extremity flexibility program outside of their regular activity