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FOAM ROLLER ThERAPy
“We use OPTP Foam Rollers because of their quality and high resistance against compression. I advise my clients to buy foam rollers and other rehabilitation products from OPTP because I know they will get a high-quality product, delivered on time and at a good price.”
—Staffan Elgelid, PT, PhD, CFTAssociate Professor of Physical TherapyNazareth College of Rochester
Smartroller®
oPtP White aXIS™ rollers
oPtP Black aXIS™ rollers
Soft Foam roller™
oPtP Pro-roller™
oPtP Pro-roller™ Soft
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The SMARTROLLER® was originated by Stacy Barrows, a Registered Physical Therapist, Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner (where foam rollers originated from), and PMA certified Pilates Instructor. She developed the SMARTROLLER® based on her years of clinical and practical experience with everyone from rehab patients and professional athletes to children and senior citizens.
Barrows is co-owner of Century City Physical Therapy, Inc., and has co-authored a study on Feldenkrais and Fibromyalgia, which received a Research Award from Mt. St. Mary’s Graduate Physical Therapy Program.
Throughout her career, Barrows’ passion has been to bridge the gap between the fitness and wellness communities and to make movement awareness and improvement everyday parts of people’s lives. She is a mother, avid runner, competitive swimmer and lifelong learner.
The Grid™TheGrid™isdesignedforindividuals
ofalltypes–fromlongdistancerunnersandenduranceathletestosoccermomsandyogaenthusiasts.Whetheryou’relookingtoworkyourcore,orneedadeepmassageforyourlats,quads,lowerback,oranyotherlargemusclegroup,TheGridisperfectforyou!Atonly13"longwitha5"diameter.TheGridiscompactenoughtomakeanexcellenttravelcompanion.Supportsupto600pounds.
TheGrid™–Black(#454B)..............................$34.95 TheGrid™–Orange(#454O).........................$34.95
“The SMARTROLLER® offers another alternative in the use of foam rollers for balance, strengthening and body awareness as part of an overall fitness program. It is especially useful as an addition to The Meeks Method for the physical therapy management of the patient with osteoporosis, osteopenia, postural problems and compression fracture.
The more rounded side increases the pressure on the spinous processes thereby assisting in the unloading, lengthening and re-alignment of the vertebral bodies in preparation for strengthening of the most important spinal support muscle – the Erector Spinae. The flatter side offers a greater challenge to balance when lying on the roller, thereby stimulating the nervous system and postural support muscles.
I use my own SMARTROLLER several times a week in my own personal fitness program.”
—SaraM.Meeks,PT,MS,GCS
introducing The sMARTRoLLER® – The “Two Rollers in one” Foam RollerTheSMARTROLLER®isa
uniquelydesigned,extremelyresilient,‘two-in-one’foamroller.Thispatentedfoamrollerhasonesidethatisflatterandonesidethatisrounder,makingitoneofthemostversatilefoamrollersavailable.TheroundersideoftheSMARTROLLER®increasesrollermovement,whiletheflattersidedecreasesmovement.BecausetheSMARTROLLER®isalsomadeofclosed-cellcross-linkedmoldedfoamtechnology,it’salsooneofthemostdurablefoamrollersyoucanbuy.
SMARTROLLER®(#SMR36).........$32.95
FoAM RoLLER ThERAPY
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oPTP AXis™ Roller seriesOPTPwasthefirsttointroduceafirmlonglastingfoamroller.Madeof
heat-moldedfoambeads,thissmoothsurfacefoamrollerlastsconsiderablylongerthanthetraditionalpolyethylenerollers.TheexclusiveOPTPAXISrollerwillnotloseshapeaftermoderatetoheavyuse.
OPTPisproudtointroducetheNEWStandardDensityWhiteAXISRoller.TheWhiteAXISRollerhasthefeelofthetraditionalpolyethylenefoamrollerbutwiththelong-lastingdurabilityoftheoriginalBlackAXISRoller.Availableintwostyles:theoriginalfirmblackAXISrollerandthenewstandardWhiteAXISRoller.Bothstylescomeinavarietyofsizes.
OPTP White AXIS™ Rollers (Standard Density) Shape Length Height Item \No. PriceRound 36" 6" #WAXR366..........$14.95Half-Round 36" 3" #WAXH363............ $9.50Round 12" 6" #WAXR126............ $7.15Half-Round 12" 3" #WAXH123............ $3.95Round 18" 6" #WAXR186............ $9.50
Quantity discounts available
oPTP White AXis™ Roller setAlsoavailableasasetincluding:Two36"Rounds,Two12"Half-Rounds,Two12"RoundsandOne36"Half-Round.
OPTPWhiteAXIS™RollerSetof7Rollers(#WAXSET)........ $59.95
“Clinicians send me their athletes who are having trouble rehabilitating. I start them on 3-4 Foam Roller exercises and can usually improve pain-free functional performance with 80% of them using this simple retraining technique which focuses on core stability and neuromuscular rebalancing.”
—MarjorieA.King,PhD,ATC,PT
OPTP AXIS™ Roller, Standard White■economical and durable foam roller■Standard firmness
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oPTP soft Foam Roller™Patientsareabletopractice
balanceandgentleweightshiftingwithatotalsenseofsecuritywithOPTP’sbluesoftfoamroller.Decompressestoapproximately2"wheninuse.Non-returnable.Availableonlyinblue,36"x6",full-roller.
OPTPSoftFoamRoller™(#SFR366)............ $20.15$17.75(12+)
4" Foam Roller by oPTPEaseintomyofascialreleaseandcorebalancetrainingwithour4”
diameterfoamroller.Withallthebenefitsofthetraditional6"diameterfoamroller,thiscylindricalrolleristhepreferredchoiceforthosewhoneedamoresecure,lower-to-the-floorroller.Madeoflightweight,opencellpolyethylene
foam,thisfoamrollerisidealforlighttomoderateuse.TheOPTPOriginalFoamRollerisoneofthemostaffordablepiecesofexercise
equipmentonthemarkettoday.
Availableingrey,36"x4"and48"x4",full-rollerstyles.
Shape Length Height Item No. Price Round 36" 4" #FR364..............$10.05Round 48" 4" #FR484..............$24.80
oPTP Black AXis™ Roller setAlsoavailableasasetincluding:Two36"Rounds,Two12"Half-Rounds,Two12"RoundsandOne36"Half-Round.
OPTPBlackAXIS™RollerSetof7Rollers(#AXSETB)......... $64.95
OPTP Black AXIS™ Rollers (Firm Density) Shape Length Height Item \No. PriceRound 36" 6" #AXR366............$16.95Half-Round 36" 3" #AXH363............$11.25Round 12" 6" #AXR126.............. $7.90Half-Round 12" 3" #AXH123.............. $4.75
Quantity discounts available
OPTP AXIS™ Roller, Firm Black■Designed for high use■Ideal for athletes and trainers ■Ideal for those wanting an intense
myofacsial release■oPtP’s firmest foam roller
FoAM RoLLER ThERAPY
“The M.E.L.T. Method™ (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) is a proactive, self-treatment approach to maintaining a pain-free, active lifestyle by rehydrating the connective tissue. The OPTP PRO-ROLLER™ and SOFT PRO-ROLLER™ are the only rollers I recommend.”
—SueHitzmann,MS,CST,NMTpresenterforIDEA,ECAandIHRSA
Somatic-MovementEducatorandManualTherapistLongevityFitness,Inc.
www.meltmethod.com
oPTP PRo-RoLLER™ seriesGuaranteednottobreakdown!TheOPTPPro-Rolleristhepreferred
choiceforthoselookingforacomfortable,high-quality,long-lastingfoamroller.Thisattractivemarblerollerismoderatelyfirmandhasalightlytexturedsurface.Withitsclosed-cellstructureandcross-linkedfoamtechnology,theOPTPProRollerisincrediblycomfortable,durableandeasytoclean.Exclusiveheatmoldedfoamrollertechnologyenablesthisrollertowithstandexceptionallyheavyusage.
Availableingreenorbluemarble.
OPTPPRO-ROLLER™36"x6"round:BlueMarble(#PFR36B)................................................................................................$26.95$22.85(12+)OPTPPRO-ROLLER™36"x6"round:GreenMarble(#PFR36)...................................................................................................$26.95$22.85(12+)OPTPPRO-ROLLER™36"x3"half-round:GreenMarble(#PFH36)..................................................................................................$15.50$13.50(12+)
■Designed for professional use■Ideal for Pilates studios and clinics
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FoAM RoLLER ThERAPY
Dr. Michael Fredericson is Professor and Director of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Clinics at Stanford University. For the past 16 years he has served as one of the head physicians for Stanford University athletic teams and has published over 70 scientific articles and book chapters on musculoskeletal injuries. He is also a senior editor for PM&R– the journal of injury, function and rehabilitation.
oPTP PRo-RoLLER™ softThesoftestPRO-ROLLERavailable!Unlikefirmrollers,the
PRO-ROLLERSoftprovidesgentlecompressionsupportforaddedcomfort.Lightlytextured,marbledsurfaceprovidesatactilefeelthateasestightand/orsoreareas.ThePRO-ROLLERSoftismadewithclosed-cellcross-linkedfoamtechnologysoitmaintainsitsshape,evenwithheavyuse.
Availableonlyinpinkmarble,36"x6",full-roller
OPTPPRO-ROLLER™Soft36"x6"round(#PSFR36)............... $26.95$22.85(12+)
Foam Roller Techniques Poster setNowyoucanhavethemostpopular
exercisesfromthebest-sellingbook,Foam Roller Techniques,inoneconvenientposterset.Brokendownbyupperandlowerbodyexercises,this18"x24"postersetisanidealresourceforfitnesscenters,rehabfacilities,athomeorattheoffice.FoamRollerPosterSet(#8739)........................$14.95
Foam Roller Techniques
lumbar extensor muscles
Position roller in line with spine. To focus on right side, roll body slightly to the left keeping spine parallel with roller. Hold and relax. Repeat on other side.
Position roller horizontally along lower back. Gently roll back and forth, stopping in tight areas to allow spine to relax.
hip flexorsPlace roller under hips. Making sure not to arch back, pull knee to chest and allow other leg to relax and straighten.
Place front portion of hip (where it creases) on roller. Extend legs to place toes on floor. Roll hip along roller.
gluteal muscles,piriformis
Roll gluteal region along roller. Repeat on other side.
tensor fascia latae,iliotibial band
Roll along outer thigh from the bottom of hip bone to just above knee. *Do not roll over knee joint.
lower leg / peroneals
Slowly roll along lower leg between knee cap and ankle. *Avoid rolling close to knee and peroneal nerve.
quadriceps
Position roller under quads. Roll from bottom of hips to top of knees. *To intensify, lift one leg off roller, addressing one leg at a time.
inner thighs / adductors
Place roller on inner thigh. Keeping hips open, roll along inner thigh in various planes using arms and other leg for leverage.
Place shins on foam roller and allow body weight to fall on both hands and shins. Roll from below knees to ankles.
shin / anterior tibialis muscles
hamstringsPosition hamstrings on roller and lean back slightly. Roll along hamstrings from bottom of hip bone to top of knees.
Using hands to lift hips off floor, roll calves along roller from area above achilles tendon to just below the knee. calf / gastrocnemium
and soleus
Lower Body
For additional foam roller information or to purchase quality foam rollers, contact OPTP at 1-800-367-7393 or www.optp.com.Consult with your health care provider before beginning a new exercise program. OPTP ©2007
Michael Fredericson, M.D. Terri Yamamoto, Ph.D. Mark Fadil, C.M.T.
Foam Roller TechniquesUpper Body
For additional foam roller information or to purchase quality foam rollers, contact OPTP at 1-800-367-7393 or www.optp.com.
Consult with your health care provider before beginning a new exercise program. OPTP ©2007
rhomboids, middle trapezius, thoracic spine
pectorals, subscapularis, anterior deltoid
latissimus dorsi, teres major
serratus anterior, posterrior capsule, lateral/rear deltoids
triceps, biceps
obliques, quadratus lumborum muscle
Lie with roller under upper back. Roll up and down on
roller from shoulders down to bottom of rib cage.
Lie with spine inline with foam roller. Relax into roller allowing front of chest
to stretch. *Be careful not to arch back.
Round back while tucking chin into chest and
tucking tailbone under. Raise upper back until a
stretch is felt in that region.
Sit back on heels with toes folded under.
Focus on stretching forward, rather than down.
Intensify by putting elbows on roller.
Push roller out and back extending and retracting
through the shoulder and shoulder blades.
Reach arm out over roller, slowly circle
arm over, back and around to start.
Place roller on backside of upper arm. Roll arm along
roller to massage back side (tricep).
Start with foam roller below armpit and
positioned perpendicular to body. Roll the
lateral upper torso along foam roller.
Place roller between ribs and hip. Slowly roll backwards
until a stretch is felt in lower back region. *Do not hold
in one spot for more than a minute.
Michael Fredericson, M.D. Terri Yamamoto, Ph.D. Mark Fadil, C.M.T.
24"
18"
PRo-RoLLER™ Massage Essentials
TargetspecificareasofmuscletensionorrestrictionwithPRO-ROLLER Massage Essentials,helpingyoufeelmorerelaxed,aligned,andresilient.Therollingmovementsdemonstratedinherentlyencourageintegrationofbodyandmind,teachingthebraintosignalthemusclestorelax.PerformingPRO-ROLLER™massagetechniquesimprovesyourflexibility,posture,musclefunction,andhelpspreventinjuries.Clearinstructions,colorphotographs.Booklet,31pages.
PRO-ROLLER™ Massage Essentials(#8211)...........................................$7.95
PRo-RoLLER™ Pilates Essentials
Gainadditionalbodyawareness,developbetterpostureandchallengecorestrengthbyutilizingthePRO-ROLLER™withPilatesexercise.PRO-ROLLER™ Pilates EssentialsbyAngelaKneale,OTR,helpsyouachievethesebenefitswithover30exercisestoimproveyourbalance,strengthandflexibility.Clearinstructionsandcolorphotographs.Booklet,37pages.
PRO-ROLLER™ Pilates Essentials(#8210)............................................. $7.95
Foam Roller Techniques for Massage, stretches and improved Flexibility
AuthorsMichaelFredericson,MD,TerriLynYamamoto,PhD,andMarkFadil,CMTdeliverstep-by-stepeducationonfoamrollermassage!FoamRollerTechniqueswillteachyouthefundamentalsofself-massageusingthefoamroller.Thishelpfulguidecontainsdescriptiveinstructionsandclearphotodemonstrationsforeachmusclegroup.Performingtheseexercisesonaregularbasiswillhelpincreaseflexibility,reducemuscletensionandpainandimproveperformance.Illustrated.Softcover,47pages.Foam Roller Techniques(#8740).....$14.65$13.60(6+)
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Foam Roller cover- 4-Way stretchFormoderatedirtandsweatprotectionwhileyouexercise,chooseOPTP’ssoftpolyesterfour-waystretchfoamrollercover.This“perfectfit”softyetdurablefabriccoverslideseffortlesslyoveryour36"x6"foamrollerforlightsoilprotection.Availableinblue,greenorgrey.(FoamRollersoldseparately.)
FoamRollerCover–Blue(#FC2).............................................................................$11.10FoamRollerCover–Green(#FC5)...........................................................................$11.10FoamRollerCover–Grey(#FC8)..............................................................................$11.10
on a Roll@homeThishandyspiral-boundmanualofover50exercisesshowshowcorestrengthening,stretchinganddeepmusclemassageenhancecorebalance,flexibility,postureandtensionrelieftodelivertheultimatePilates-basedathomeworkoutforanyfitnesslevel.WrittenbyPilatesinstructorandPTDonnaGambino.Softcover,88pages.
On a Roll@Home(#8563)............................................................................................$24.95
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The complete Guide to Foam Roller Exercises for improved Performance DVD ThisDVDprovidesin-depthanalysisonwhycorestrengthisimportanttoathleticperformanceandalsoincludesexercisesforsport-relatedinjuriesandpre-injuryconditions.Withawiderangeofprogressivecorestrength,stabilityandbalanceexercises.Thisisanexcellentresourceforanyonetreatingathletes–andfortheathletesthemselves!Alsocovered: ■FlexibilityTraining ■Self-Massage ■ContraindicationDVDruntimeapproximately80minutes.The Complete Guide to Foam Roller Exercises for Improved Performance(#912DVD)...........................................................................................................................$49.95
Foam Roller cover—Blue VinylKeepyourrollerclean,evenduringheavyexercisewithOPTP’ssoft,dirt-resistant,latex-freevinylcover.Thesecoversslideeasilyontoyour36"x6"rollerandaregreatforclinicandhomeuse.Onceyou’vefinishedusingyourfoamroller,simplycleanthecoverwithmildsoapandwater.Itdoesn’tgeteasierthanthat!Availableonlyinblue.(FoamRollersoldseparately.)
FoamRollerCover-BlueVinyl(#122)....................................................................... $15.70
Foam Roller conditioning DVD-RoM Improveyourpostureandstrengthencoremuscles!Thiseasy-to-followDVDwillshowyouhowtostretch,strengthenandmassagestiff/weakmuscles.Eachexerciseutilizesthefoamrollertoengagecoremusclesandincreaserange-of-motionwhilekeepingproperspinalalignment.Programlengthapproximately30minutes.
Foam Roller ConditioningDVD-ROM(#973DVD)......................................$24.95
Foam Roller sold separately
Foam Roller sold separately
Pilates Foam Roller Workout DVDGetagreatworkoutwhilelearningexcitingnewexercisestosharewithyourstudents.
ThisDVDcontainsover40-minutesofuniquechoreographyandteaches22innovativedeepstretchingandcorePilatesexercisesusingthefoamroller.DVDinstructedbyChristineRomani-Ruby,MPT.
Pilates Foam Roller Workout DVD (#990DVD) .........................................$29.95
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The next core challenge DVDThisprogressiveDVDdemonstratesexercisesforbuildinggreaterstrength,stability,balanceandflexibility.
DevelopedbyMichelleSchwahn,PT,forallfitnessenthusiasts,thisprogramprovidesauniqueandcomprehensivecoretrainingroutineusingtheinflatableroller.Michelle’sextensive
experienceasaphysicaltherapist,IDEApresenterandfitnessconsultanttranslatesintoawealthofinvaluableknowledgefortheviewerasshedemonstratesTargetedareasinclude:■Superficialabsandobliques■Deepcoremuscles■Spinalmuscles■Hips,glutealsandlegs
DVDruntimeapproximately45minutes.
(CoreChallengeRollersoldseparatelyorinapackage.)
The Next Core Challenge DVD (#948DVD).................................................................. $19.95
DVDandCoreChallengeRoller®package(#9481PKG).......................................................... $39.00
Therapeutic Exercises Using Foam RollersThisworkbookhasproventobeausefulaidfortreatingorthopedic,
neurologic,geriatric,chronicpainandpostpartumpatientsusingthefoamroller.Over150exerciseoptionsarepresentedwithclearimageryandspacefornotetakingsoinstructionsmaybephotocopiedforpatientstotakehome.Additionalinformationincludesbreathing,computerergonomicsandcasestudies.WrittenbyCarolineCorningCreager,PT.Illustrated.Softcover,244pages.Non-returnable.
Therapeutic Exercises Using Foam Rollers (#840).....................................................$39.95
The core challenge Roller®Strengthenandtoneabs,obliquesandcoremusclegroupswhile
improvingstability,balanceandflexibilitywithOPTP’sinflatableCoreChallengeRoller.Perhapsthemostdynamictoolavailableforcoreexercises,thisinflatablerollercombinestheessentialpropertiesofexerciseballsandfoamrollers.Idealforchronicpainsufferersandgeriatricpopulations,thisrollerhasacushionedsurface,makingiteasieronthebody.Usethisrollerto: ■Defineandcondition ■Superficialabsandobliques ■Deepcoremuscles ■Spinalmuscles ■Hips,glutealsandlegs ■Improveoverallflexibility ■Enhancebalance,stabilityandproprioceptionSizedforportabilityandoptimalexerciseeffectiveness,therollerisconstructedofdurable,burst-resistantvinylthatsupportsupto400lbs.andcanbecleanedwithsoapandwater.Includesillustratedposterandusageguide.
TheCoreChallengeRoller®(#LE9512)........................................$33.35 $29.15(6+)
CAUTION: Do not stand on this device with both feet. Refer to instructions.
core strength Training: Using inflatable and Foam RollersInthisbook,CarolineCorningCreager,PT,hasappliedherfoamroller
expertisetotheinflatableroller.Withover100exercises,presentedinaneasy-to-followformat,Carolinecoverscorestrengthening(includingtransverseabdoministraining)andstretching.Eachexercisespecifieswhichrollertouse,hasclearphotosandincludesextrainformationsuchastargetarea,frequency,benefitsandhelpfulhints.Exercisesrangefrombeginnertoadvancedlevels.Includesaquickreferencepostercontaining14ofthemostpopularinflatableandfoamrollerexercises.Illustrated.Softcover,213pages.
Core Strength Training: Using Inflatable and Foam Rollers (#8482)................... $34.95caroline corning creager BooksPage40,65&105
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