NCT02542878

Effect of Myofascial Release by Foam Rolling on Back Muscles Endurance

Acute Effects of Foam Rolling Self-application on Isometric Back Extension Endurance on Basketball Players. A Pilot Study.

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 150 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study evaluate the effect of the a low back self-application of myofascial release using a foam rolling on back muscles endurance measured by the Biering-Sorensen test.

Detailed description

Self-myofascial release performed with a foam roller is an incoming technique what is very popular in sport. Scientific literature currently suggests that the effects of self-myofascial release are mediated by the stimulation over neural and connective tissue. There is evidence that this stimulation could improve the maximum range of motion and decrease muscle soreness. Nonetheless, there is few evidence about the effects of self-myofascial release on muscle endurance. Given the increased use of autonomously (self-treatment) in the athlete population, this study aims to assess the effect of a low back short application (60 seconds) on the back extensor muscles endurance measured by the Biering-Sorensen test. With the obtained results we want to elaborate an evideced based recommendation about its use prior to physical activity or sports competition.

Conditions

• Back Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Foam roller	A bout of 60 seconds of myofascial release with foam roller

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-10-01
• Primary completion: 2015-12-01
• Completion: 2016-02-01
• First posted: 2015-09-07
• Last updated: 2015-09-07