Clinical trials: Foam Roller
Foam Roller, Achilles Tendon
Effects of Foam Rolling on the Plantar Flexors' Properties
Self-massage is a set of therapeutic techniques performed by the individual using instruments such as a foam roller (i.e., foam rolling [FR]).
- Trial name
- NCT05801302
- Testing
- Foam rolling (shorter volume), Foam rolling (longer volume)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Flexibility, Waxy
Suction Cups and Foam Roller in the Improvement of the Flexibility in Basketball Players
Introduction. Basketball is a predominantly anaerobic exercise that exposes to high intensity actions (jumps, speed control, accelerations and decelerations, and changes of direction).
- Trial name
- NCT03864159
- Testing
- Suction cups, Foam roller
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Dry Needling
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Foam Roller
To compare the effects of dry needling and Foam roller in myofascial trigger points. Needling has been shown to decrease pain in the short term; however, its effects on muscle force production are unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT04600830
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Chronic Low-back Pain
Muscle Energy Technique and Foam Roller Self Myofascial Release in Two-wheeler Riders With Chronic Low Back Pain
Pain in the lower back is a major concern in today's era due to prolonged sitting in two-wheeler riders, mainly due to hamstring tightness. It also creates physical disability and impairment in activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCT06017804
- Testing
- Muscle energy technique, Self-myofascial release technique
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Muscle Tone, Healthy Adult
Foam Roller Compared to Massage on Reducing Calf Muscle Tone in Healthy Subjects
Objective: This study aims to compare the effects of two techniques-foam rolling (FR) and therapeutic massage-on reducing the muscle tone in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) of healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- FRTONE (NCT07564206)
- Testing
- Foam roller, Massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Effects of Foam Roller Versus KT Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Objective of this study is to compare the effects of foam roller with KT tape on DOMS. The university going students will be divided in two groups, with one group receiving Kinesio Tape as intervention and other Foam Rolling as…
- Trial name
- NCT06076356
- Testing
- Foam Rolling, Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Young Adults, Healthy Adult Participants
Foam Rolling and Blood Pressure
Foam rolling (FR) has emerged as a widely adopted modality among rehabilitation practitioners and physically active populations.
- Conditions
- Healthy Young Adults, Healthy Adult Participants, Healthy Participants, Normotensive
- Trial name
- NCT07520474
- Testing
- Foam Rolling Intervention (FR)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Pain, Acute
Effects of Vibration Foam Rolling After Muscle Damage
Purpose: To compare the effects between non-vibration foam rolling (NVFR) and vibration foam rolling (VFR) on visual analogic scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), oxygen saturation (SmO2), counter-movement jump (CMJ), and…
- Trial name
- NCT03662152
- Testing
- Foam roller, Vibration foam roller
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daniel Muñoz-Garcia
Back Injuries
Effect of Myofascial Release by Foam Rolling on Back Muscles Endurance
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.
- Trial name
- FR-Lumbar (NCT02542878)
- Testing
- Foam roller
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Healthy Adults, Inspiratory Muscle Training
The Effect of Foam Roller Applied to the SCM Muscle on Respiratory Muscle Fatigue
The aim of this study is to examine the acute effect of the foam roller (FR) method applied to the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle after respiratory muscle fatigue on joint range of motion (ROM), accessory respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06411782
- Testing
- Foam roller, Inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Healthy
Investigation of the Acute Effect of Myofascial Release Techniques and Dynamic Stretch
Fascia is a connective tissue that contains a large amount of water and contains blood vessels, nerves that surround the muscles and connect the various structures of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT04324827
- Testing
- Graston Technique, Dynamic stretch exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Sports Physical Therapy
Effect of Foam Rolling on Muscle Mechanical Properties
This study evaluates effect of self-myofascial release in different paces on muscle biomechanics. All participants will use foam roller in different paces once in a week with weeks apart.
- Trial name
- NCT04210947
- Testing
- 30 rolls per minute(30RPM), 15 rolls per minute(15RPM), self-determined
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Vibration Rolling, Non- Vibration Rolling,and Static Stretching for Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an acute micro-trauma or inflammatory response experienced in the most runners; and, it concurrently impairs athletic performance and may increase the risk of sports injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03986242
- Testing
- rolling, Vibration rolling, static stretching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Physical Fitness, Foam Roller
Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Professional Taekwondo Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the immediate effects of three warm-up methods in professional taekwondo athletes. The warm-up methods were dynamic warm-up, Theraband exercises, and foam rolling.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Foam Roller, Electromyography, Agility
- Trial name
- NCT07866729
- Testing
- Foam Rolling Warm-Up, Dynamic Stretching Warm-Up, Resistance Band Warm-Up
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Hemophilia
Self-myofascial Release With Foam Roller in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy
Introduction: Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations (deficit of muscle strength, mobility and proprioception) (intra-articular alterations) and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03914287
- Testing
- Self-Myofascial release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Foam Roller
Instructional Influence: How Cueing Alters Foam Rolling Outcomes
Foam rolling (FR) is a common tool and procedure used in rehabilitation. Previous research has demonstrated physical improvements in range of motion and subjective reductions in pain post-intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT07031193
- Testing
- Foam roller instructions for pain reduction, Foam rolling for range of motion improvement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Dakota
Athletics Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
Effectiveness of a Warm-Up With Foam Roller in Professional Basketball Players
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of a foam roller warm-up on sports performance in professional basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT05971316
- Testing
- Foam Roller
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Performance
Soft Tissue Mobilization Effects on Doms
Aim: The aim of the study was to examine and compare the time-dependent effects of IASTM and FR applications on delayed muscle pain and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05328830
- Testing
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Foam Roller
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Fasciae (Anatomy)--Inflammation
Self-Myofascial Release in the Posterior Myofascial Chain
The study investigates the relation between different segments of the posterior myofascial chain of the human body. The intervention consists on apply self-myofascial release with a foam roller in one of the segments of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03521544
- Testing
- Self-myofascial release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Healthy Participants, Healthy Young Adults
Foam Rolling, Blood Pressure and Range of Motion
Foam rolling (FR) is a technique involving the application of external pressure to muscles and connective tissues using different devices (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT07433543
- Testing
- Cervical foam rolling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo