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Preventive effect of foam rolling on muscle soreness after exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Foam rolling after training is a reasonable, low-risk tool to modestly reduce next-day and 2-3 day post-exercise soreness. It is not a cure for soreness and effect sizes are small-to-moderate.
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A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery
Foam rolling can be used as part of a warm-up (does not reduce power/speed, may modestly help) and as a recovery tool post-session; benefits are real but small in magnitude.
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The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players
Prioritizing sleep duration (aiming for ~9-10 hours in bed) can meaningfully improve sport-specific speed, shooting accuracy and mood in athletes who are otherwise under-slept.
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