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

September 4, 2015 updated by: Sergio Hernandez Sanchez, Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 25 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: FOAM ROLLER

Treatment with foam roller will be applied for 60 seconds to this group. Subjetc lye in supine position over the foam roller placed on back muscle extensors. Then, they must slide the body on the device, from postero-superior iliac spine to the dorsal zone.

A brief explanation of this self-application will be showed prior the intervention.
Device: Foam roller
A bout of 60 seconds of myofascial release with foam roller
Placebo Comparator: PLACEBO
An intervention similar (position and time) to the experimental group will be done, but the used device will be a very soft roller not compressing the contact zone.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Isometric back extensors endurance
Time Frame: 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.
1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: SERGIO HERNANDEZ-SANCHEZ, PT PhD Stud, Professor Physiotherapy Degree

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2015

Study Completion (Anticipated)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2015

Last Verified

September 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • DPC-SHS-01.15

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