Warming up back muscles before exercise may boost results, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT06852872
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether preheating the back muscles with diathermy (a type of deep heat therapy) before isolated lumbar extension training could improve strength and endurance. Twenty-five healthy adults aged 18–30 completed 18 training sessions over 9 weeks. Researchers measured force, endurance, muscle thickness, and flexibility. The goal was to see if adding heat before exercise makes training more effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
diathermy (TECAR therapy)
What this could lead to
If preheating boosts strength gains, this could point toward better rehabilitation programs for back health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy people only. Results may not apply to those with back pain or other conditions.
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland