Instructional Influence: How Cueing Alters Foam Rolling Outcomes
ConditionFoam Roller
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-64
SponsorUniversity of South Dakota
About this trial
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. Most of the literature theorizes potential biophysical reasons for these changes, but definitive studies are lacking. Another potential mechanism for these improvements may be psychological.
The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological changes that occur in response to the instructions given to the patient and how these may influence the outcomes the individual receives while undergoing FR.
Different instructions will be given for the same technique of FR to see if there are differences in changes with pain and range of motion.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Fluent in English and primary language
Disqualifiers
Current musculoskeletal injury of the lower limbs for which they are receiving medical care.
Recent surgery to the lower limbs that has not been fully released for full participation by a medical provider.
Use of any pain-relieving medications within the last 24 hours.
Any medical condition that limits their perception of pain.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Foam roller instructions for pain reduction
- Foam rolling for range of motion improvement
Treatment groups
52 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov