The Effect of Heat Pads and Foam Rolling on Strength in Athletes.

May 1, 2026 updated by: Kendra Nelson, University of Redlands

The Effects of Heat Therapy and Foam Rolling on Force Production in Athletes.

This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

38

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.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Redlands, California, United States, 92373
        • University of Redlands

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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.

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: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Intervention
Device: Heating Pad
Thermofore heating pad
Device: Foam Roller
High Density Foam Roller
No Intervention: Control

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Force Production
Time Frame: 30 minutes
Force produced in a countermovement jump. A higher production of force equates to improved neuromuscular function and is the desireable outcome.
30 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Isometric Force Production
Time Frame: 30 minutes
Isometric Quad Force Production. A higher force production for an isometric knee extension is the desired quadriceps outcome post intervention.
30 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Redlands

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kendra Nelson, University of Redlands

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 8, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 6, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 6, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Protocol #2025-039-Redlands

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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