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

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02542878

Acronym

FR-Lumbar

Enrollment

150

Registered

2015-09-07

Start date

2015-10-31

Completion date

2016-02-29

Last updated

2015-09-07

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Conditions

Back Injuries

Keywords

myofascial release, back extensors endurance, foam roller, sport

Brief 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.

Interventions

DEVICEFoam roller

A bout of 60 seconds of myofascial release with foam roller

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Basketball players, between 18-25 years who participate on a official league and do regular physical training (4 training sessions 1.5 hours each and a competitive session a week) * Be able to read and understand the premises of the informed consent of the study.

Exclusion criteria

* to present some osteo-articular and / or muscle-tendon pathology that could be exacerbated by the implementation of the Biering-Sorensen test or by the intervention with foam compression.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Isometric back extensors endurance	1 day	Biering-Sorensen test will be applied, which consists is to keep the trunk straight and parallel to the floor as long as possible, with lower limb fixed to the table up to the antero-superior iliac spine in prone position.

Contacts

Primary ContactMANUEL JORDAN, PhD

vdo.investin@umh.es+0034 96 665 8621

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026