Heat and foam rolling: the secret to stronger jumps?
NCT ID NCT07569601
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether using a heating pad or a foam roller before exercise can help athletes produce more force in their legs during a squat jump. Researchers will measure force production in 38 college athletes aged 18-23. The goal is to see if these simple tools can improve neuromuscular function and performance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Heating pad and foam roller
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple, low-cost methods like heat and foam rolling can boost athletic performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young athletes, so results may not apply to other groups. The effects may be small or not meaningful for real-world performance.
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Conditions
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University of Redlands
Redlands, California, 92373, United States
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