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

NCT ID NCT06852872

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy * pain-free * sufficient understanding of the German language * able to give informed consent * between 18 and 30 Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant * medication * surgery of lumbar spine * knee or hip disorders * low back pain * pathologies or deformities of lumbar spine * other disorders * previous or current ILEX Training

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  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

    Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland

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