Some studies have suggested that vibrating foam rollers may be more effective at reducing muscle soreness and improving flexibility and mobility compared to standard foam rollers (1). Another study examined vibration rolling, nonvibration rolling, and static streteching as a warm-up exercise on flexibility, joint proprioception (your body's ability to sense it's location in space non-visually), muscle strength, and balance (2). They found significant improvement in all categories for both the vibrating and non-vibrating roller group, however, significantly improved joint proprioception was present in the vibrating group. Another study focused more on the effect of vibrating vs non-vibrating rollers on knee-flexion passive range of motion (ROM) and pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the quadriceps muscles (3). They found improved tolerance to the foam rolling with the vibrating group, and equal improvements in knee ROM for both groups. Also compelling was a meta-analysis (a systematic review of existing studies) in 2022 (4), which found strong evidence that the vibrating roller has potential for "increasing jump performance, agility, strength and enhancing recovery." Take together we find the evidence compelling to be used by athletes as an adjunct to warm-up dynamic stretching and improving muscle flexibility and joint range-of-motion. While both the vibrating and non-vibrating rollers appear to be effective, the vibrating may be best for individuals who have difficulty tolerating the pressure of a standard foam roller.