Warming up back muscles before exercise may boost results, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06852872

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Locations

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland

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