Instructional Influence: How Cueing Alters Foam Rolling Outcomes

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Conditions studied: Foam Roller

In brief

Foam rolling (FR) is a common tool and procedure used in rehabilitation. Previous research has demonstrated physical improvements in range of motion and subjective reductions in pain post-intervention. Most of the literature theorizes potential biophysical reasons for these changes, but definitive studies are lacking. Another potential mechanism for these improvements may be psychological. The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological changes that occur in response to the instructions given to the patient and how these may influence the outcomes the individual receives while undergoing FR. Different instructions will be given for the same technique of FR to see if there are differences in changes with pain and range of motion.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07031193

Run by

University of South Dakota

People needed

20

Starts

2025-08-01

Expected to finish

2026-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Fluent in English and primary language

You may not qualify if…

• Current musculoskeletal injury of the lower limbs for which they are receiving medical care.
• Recent surgery to the lower limbs that has not been fully released for full participation by a medical provider.
• Use of any pain-relieving medications within the last 24 hours.
• Any medical condition that limits their perception of pain.

Where it is running

• University of South Dakota — Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

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