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Use a foam roller to massage the affected area and increase blood flow after the inflammation has reduced.
Engineers at Irvine, California-based Hyperice, inventors of the ergonomic, scientifically advanced compression wrap for cold therapy of the same name, have added their techie touch to the increasingly popular warm-up and recovery technique of foam rolling. Powered by an interior rechargeable lithium ion battery, Vyper vibrates, thereby adding a new dimension to foam rolling, of which compression is normally the principal component.
Once exclusive to professional athletes and physical therapists, undulating over foam cylinders caught on at first as self-massage, and more recently as a way to prepare the muscles for exercise by increasing circulation, and it is known to prevent soreness if used afterwards. In essence, it's a soft tissue therapy to treat muscular rigidity and manage pain by increasing circulation, known as myofascial release in medical terms.
The Vyper Kickstarter campaign lists the benefits of traditional foam rolling, which, the company says, include the lengthening and loosening of muscles, increased flexibility and range of motion and reduced soreness. Researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland have conducted a study and an experiment on the benefits of traditional foam rolling, providing support to the claim of myofascial release and increased flexibility and range of motion. Hyperice founder Anthony Katz claims that the vibrating Vyper enhances all the benefits of foam rolling and he invites those seeking to understand exactly how it works to visit the company Tumblr page, which includes a description from Hyperice Scientific Advisory Board developer Dr. Mike Clark.
'Combining vibration at a certain frequency with the pressure and muscle stimulation from foam rolling, the nervous system is inhibited as the muscle spindle has a difficult time responding to frequency over 30 HZ,' says Dr. Clark, who holds a PhD in physical therapy. 'This increases flexibility and range of motion, which should be utilized as part of movement preparation prior to performing a dynamic warm up.' On Monday the Vyper was well its way to its fundraising goal of $100,000. The Vyper can be pre-ordered for $199 with delivery estimated for November 2014. An extra $20 is required for shipments outside the US.
Source: AFP
Photo source: AFP 2014 Kickstarter, Inc
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