Despite the simple application of foam rolling and rolling massage, review of the literature has found that authors continue to examine and compare foam rolling and rolling massage to determine its effectiveness for increasing range of motion and muscle flexibility in a variety of ways. In most studies the authors identified which ways foam rolling and rolling massage have been compared, then presented their methodology for comparing it in a new, alternative way or to a different tool. This extensive variety in study methodology has generated evidence that foam rolling and rolling massage are effective tools to increase range of motion and flexibility for wide a variety of situations and conditions. The wide variety of comparisons done has
