Healthy Participants
Conditions
Keywords
foam rolling, countermovement jump, force decks, heat therapy, athletic performance, warm-up, force production
Brief summary
This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.
Detailed description
The objective of the research is to study the effects of how foam rolling and heat therapy impact force production in the rectus femoris, utilizing a counter movement jump and an isometric knee extension to test force production.
Interventions
DEVICEHeating Pad
Thermofore heating pad
DEVICEFoam Roller
High Density Foam Roller
Sponsors
University of Redlands
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 23 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* University of Redlands student * 18-23 years; Division 3 Athlete * Must be able to performa squat jump.
Exclusion criteria
* No leg injury in the past 6 months * No leg surgery in the past 5 years * No decreased sensory issues.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Force Production | 30 minutes | Force produced in a countermovement jump. A higher production of force equates to improved neuromuscular function and is the desireable outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Isometric Force Production | 30 minutes | Isometric Quad Force Production. A higher force production for an isometric knee extension is the desired quadriceps outcome post intervention. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORKendra Nelson
University of Redlands
Outcome results
None listed