Elastic bands vs foam rollers: no clear winner in handball Warm-Up showdown
NCT ID NCT07306416
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two warm-up techniques—tissue flossing (wrapping an elastic band tightly around the thigh) and foam rolling—in 30 young male handball players. Researchers measured muscle flexibility, stiffness, and jump performance before and after each method. Neither technique clearly outperformed the other or a simple exercise-only warm-up.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tissue flossing (elastic band compression) and foam rolling
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could help athletes choose a more effective warm-up technique to improve flexibility and jump performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in healthy young male athletes. Results may not apply to other groups or sports, and neither technique showed a major advantage over simple exercises.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Charles University
Prague, 261 01, Czechia
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