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Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, attends a foam rolling class March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The physical therapy clinic at McConnell offers Airmen the opportunity to attend a free foam rolling class every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, and Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, uses a foam roller FOR their piriformis muscles March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Over the course of 30-45 minutes, participants in the class had the opportunity to execute and learn 12 foam rolling techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, records data March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The sheet provides an overall assessment of the patient’s session that can be referred to by physical therapy technicians when an Airmen comes in for future classes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, foam rolls his hamstrings March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The benefits of foam rolling include enhanced joint range of motion, delayed onset of fatigue and accelerated post recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, foam rolls his calves March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Physical therapists recommend that foam rolling be performed prior to exercise as well as after a workout to promote recovery, blood flow and prevent injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Published March 9, 2021
By Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, attends a foam rolling class March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The physical therapy clinic at McConnell offers Airmen the opportunity to attend a free foam rolling class every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)