Effect of Myofascial Release by Foam Rolling on Back Muscles Endurance — FR-Lumbar  

Back Injuries Clinical Trial

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

Status Not yet recruiting

Clinical Trial 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.

Clinical Trial 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. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Back Injuries

• NCT number: NCT02542878
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
• Contact: MANUEL JORDAN, PhD
• Phone: +0034 96 665 8621
• Email: vdo.investin@umh.es
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 2015
• Completion date: February 2016