Foam rolling for optimal movement - Episode 39 with Rodney Corn

The use of foam rollers, or other self-massage tools, has shifted in recent years from a very niche, rarely seen piece of equipment, to becoming a regular item seen in most gyms that are now used by gym members and fitness trainers alike. The big question is whether foam rollers are being used correctly and can we exploit the potential benefits more effectively?

Guest biography:
Rodney Corn has nearly 30 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, international educator and presenter, author and researcher. He co-founded SOMA (Self Osteo-Myofascial Applications) with long-time friend and colleague, Ian O’Dwyer (See episode 24 with Ian). Rodney is also the Director of Eleiko Education, promoting performance, learning, and kindness through world-class education and products.

Episode content:
Rodney helps us explore the effects and benefits of foam rolling and how this simple self-massage tool can be utilised to help improve human movement and joint function. There is a vast amount of information and helpful content in this episode, so enjoy!

1.07: Rodney's recent appointment as director of education at Eleiko3.22: Rodney shares how he blends the world's of corrective exercise together with strength and conditioning work5.08: Brief explanation of SOMA6.27: 5 quick techniques for managing ongoing stress9.10: General explanation of the foam roller and how it helps optimise human movement15.48: Clarification between self-myofascial release and self-osteofascial engagement21.21: The use of a foam roller as a testing tool to determine muscle and soft tissue function24.08: Comparing muscle range of motion testing results to foam roller testing results28.00: The disconnect between passive joint range of motion and active functional joint motion30.40: Daily stress and other emotional factors impacting on soft tissue health and functional movement32.55: Rodney shares an example of how to apply soft tissue corrective techniques using the foam roller35.10: How to apply the foam roller to rigid joint structures, such as the knee

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