A firm grip strength is an important and fundamental function for various movements. Manipulating objects with a firm grip is one of the most important movements performed in daily life activities and in the workplace. Foam roller therapy is a type of self-massage where a targeted group of muscles is pressed and rolled over a massage roller. The aim of this study was to determine whether the application of a foam roller before performing an activity affects the amount of strength a person produces for the same performance. Additionally, we investigated how often physiotherapy students at the University of North examine injuries to the hands and forearms. The study included 34 physiotherapy students from the University of North. Each participant performed an initial measurement of grip strength using a Jamar dynamometer following the ASHT protocol. After the measurement, the participants were randomly divided into two groups, with one group using a foam roller and the other performing self-massage on the measured forearm for 2 minutes. All measurements were conducted on the dominant side of the individual. After applying the foam roller and self-massage techniques, the participants were retested using the Jamar dynamometer following the ASHT protocol. The participants also completed a 7-question survey. The results showed an increase in grip strength in both groups. Additionally, physiotherapy students at the University of North often experience hand and forearm pain. They are frequently exposed to repetitive hand movements, which sometimes result in muscle fatigue. The most common repetitive movements occur during sports activities, and participants typically address these issues by taking breaks from activities and performing stretching exercises. It can be concluded that the application of a foam roller and self-massage in a short period can lead to an increase in the strength of the treated muscles.