Foam Rolling: How to Actually Get Athletes to Use One (And Why It Works) | FPOM #8
Fingerprints on Medals di Ralph Reiff
Note sull'episodio
Every athletic trainer, coach, and physical therapist knows foam rolling works. The problem? Getting athletes to actually do it — consistently, correctly, and without treating it like a chore. In this episode of Fingerprints on Medals, athletic trainers Ralph Reiff (REPS Indianapolis) and Scott Hudson, ATC break down how to get athletes engaged with the foam roller — from first-time high schoolers to skeptical pros. You'll learn the science, the psychology, and the exact starting protocol that turns "I hate this" into "where's my roller?" ✅ Why most athletes quit foam rolling in the first two weeks (and how to prevent it) ✅ The ground-up progression that gets buy-in from Day 1 ✅ Rogue foam rollers vs. cheap alternatives — what actually matters ✅ How to teach fascial release without the science lecture ✅ The 5-minute daily routine that becomes a ...