Effects of Long-term Foam Rolling Compared to Static Stretching on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility
NCT ID: NCT02808923
Last Updated: 2016-06-22
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
45 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Foam rolling
Participants in the foam rolling group will perform unilateral rolling of the hamstring musculature from ischial tuberosity to posterior knee in supine for 2 repetitions of 1 minute with 15 second rest between repetitions at a consistent cadence of 1 second superiorly and 1 second inferiorly. Subjects will be asked to adjust pressure as needed to maintain a consistent moderate pressure on the treatment area. Participants will use new and individually issued high density foam rollers that are 6" diameter x 36" length.
Foam Rolling
Participants will perform unilateral hamstring rolling for 2 repetitions of 1 minute with 15 second rest breaks on each leg with a 6"x 36" foam roller.
Static stretching
Participants in the static stretching group will perform sustained static hamstring stretching for 2 repetitions of 1 minute bouts for the same leg before switching sides using moderate pressure in supine against the wall. Subjects will rest for 15 seconds between repetitions and adjust distance from the wall to perceive moderate intensity.
Static Stretching
Participants will perform supine static hamstring stretch on a wall for 2 repetitions of 1 minute with 15 second rest breaks on each leg. When the position no longer causes a moderate stretching sensation to the hamstring, subjects will move their bodies closer to the wall to intensify the stretch.
Control
The control group will perform their regular baseline activities without the addition of a specific lower extremity flexibility program. If the subjects are currently performing stretching of any mode at baseline, they will be allowed to continue with that activity.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Foam Rolling
Participants will perform unilateral hamstring rolling for 2 repetitions of 1 minute with 15 second rest breaks on each leg with a 6"x 36" foam roller.
Static Stretching
Participants will perform supine static hamstring stretch on a wall for 2 repetitions of 1 minute with 15 second rest breaks on each leg. When the position no longer causes a moderate stretching sensation to the hamstring, subjects will move their bodies closer to the wall to intensify the stretch.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Active straight leg raise of less than 90 degrees
Exclusion Criteria
* Current involvement in a lower extremity flexibility program outside of their regular activity
19 Years
40 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Creighton University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Trevor Schongalla, DPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Creighton University
Central Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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908292-1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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