Clinical trials: Muscle Stretching Exercises
Stretching, Control Condition
Acute Effects of Neurodynamic Stretching on Muscle-tendon Complex
Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished. Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing.
- Trial name
- ELASTRETCH (NCT07304765)
- Testing
- Maximal static stretching, Submaximal static stretching, Maximal neurodynamic tensioning
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
The Effect of Percussion Massage Therapy on the Recovery of DOMS in Physically Active Young Men Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness = DOMS
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in physically active young men.
- Trial name
- Required (NCT06612502)
- Testing
- Static stretching, Fascia gun ( Short-time PMT ), Fascia gun ( Long-time PMT )
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanxi Normal University
Muscle Stretching Exercise
Relation Between Rectus Femoris Muscle Tension and Hamstring Strength and Activity in Healthy Sprinters
An open-label, single-group, control, pretest-posttest clinical trial is going to be conducted, with 16 healthy sprinters. Rectus femoris length and hamstring strength and electromyography is going to be assessed at baseline…
- Trial name
- NCT04344691
- Testing
- Rectus femoris stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Stretch
Effects of Stretching Types on Gastrocnemius
Stretching is the process of positioning certain muscles and related soft tissues of the body in a position that will lengthen them.
- Trial name
- NCT05879042
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Dynamic Stretching, PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kubra Koce
Muscle Soreness
Comparison of Intermittent Occlusion and Static Stretching
To determine changes in Vitals caused by Intermittent Occlusion ( 220 mg ) and to compare the effectiveness of Intermittent Occlusion and Static Stretching of the lower limb muscle group in preventing the development of exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT04574661
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Intermittent Occlusion
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Neck Pain
Effects of Autogenic and Reciprocal Inhibition, Muscle Energy Techniques in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain
Neck pain is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders worldwide and is an important public health issue in terms of personal wellbeing.
- Trial name
- NCT03136250
- Testing
- Group A (Control Group - Static Stretching + Standard Treatment), Group B (Autogenic Inhibition - PIR + Standard treatment), Group C (Reciprocal Inhibition - RI + Standard treatment)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Athletes
The Acute Effects of Static and PNF Stretching Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction in Athletes
The study aims to examine the acute effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching exercises with blood flow restriction on hamstring flexibility, muscle strength, and single leg hop in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06656858
- Testing
- Static stretching, PNF stretching, Static stretching with BFR
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Static Stretching
Acute Effects of Static Stretching Intensity and Duration on Muscle Viscoelastic Properties and Proprioception
The purpose of this study is to compare the acute effects of different duration and intensity of static stretching exercises on the viscoelastic properties of the hamstring muscle and the knee proprioception.
- Trial name
- NCT04182139
- Testing
- Static Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Muscle Relaxation
Stretching vs Foam-rolling
The study aims to compare the acute effects of the aplication of foam-rolling and stretching over the hamstrings flexibility. The secondary objective is to determine which time can permit the obtention of better results.
- Trial name
- NCT03573895
- Testing
- Foam-Roller, Neuromuscular stretching, Pasive stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Physical Performance
Effects of Protein Ingestion and Exercise Training on Muscular Performance
This study systematically quantified the effects of a protein pacing energy and performance (IEPS) meal pattern compared to a standard recommended control (C) diet both of which were combined with a 4-day/week exercise training…
- Trial name
- NCT02593656
- Testing
- High Protein, Normal Protein
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skidmore College
Effects of Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching on Muscle Strength and Jumping Performance
Time Course of Responses to Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
This study investigated whether unilateral static stretching of the quadriceps muscles produces immediate and short-term changes in muscle strength and jumping performance in both the stretched and unstretched legs.
- Trial name
- NCT07860944
- Testing
- Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- İbrahim Dündar
Muscle Strength Development, Muscle Strength
Acute Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Hamstring-to-Quadriceps Strength Ratio
This study aimed to compare the acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and static stretching on hamstring-to-quadriceps (H/Q) strength ratios in healthy young men.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength Development, Muscle Strength, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- Acute Effects (NCT07589712)
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on Myofascial Trigger Points.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of HILT on cervical flexibility and pain reduction in myofascial trigger points. The research will be carried out in the Physiotherapy laboratory of Andrés Bello University.
- Trial name
- HILT (NCT04445545)
- Testing
- High intensity laser therapy (HILT), Therapeutic Ultrasound (US), Stretching exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Healthy
Combination of Two Osteopathic Techniques for the Hamstring's Stretching Capacity in Basketball Female Players
It is known that there are studies that prove the effectiveness of muscle energy techniques and the fourth ventricle technique separately, however, information is scarce regarding the combination of the two and their…
- Trial name
- NCT06357611
- Testing
- Simulated technique, Muscle energy technique, 4th ventricle technique and muscular energy technique
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natália Maria Oliveira Campelo
Muscle Strength
Influence of Stretching on Muscle Performance
The stretching is performed within sports to improve muscle performance and prevent muscle injury. However, recent studies are contradictory with common practice.
- Trial name
- NCT00947258
- Testing
- Stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fortaleza University
Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy
Motivation as a Strategy for Adherence to a Stretching Program for Basketball Players
Background: Basketball is considered a medium-high injury sport, because of the mechanisms of injury, which can be acute, by repetition mechanisms or by overload.
- Conditions
- Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- MOTBAS (NCT05499338)
- Testing
- Stretching program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Acute Effect of Static Stretching and Muscle Warming on the Functional Performance of College Volleyball Athletes
The purpose of this study is analyze the effects of static stretching and active warm up, isolated and associated, in functional performance of the lower limbs in college volleyball athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02724124
- Testing
- Static Stretching, warm up, static stretching + warm up
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Postural; Defect
Efficacy of a Supervised Intervention Protocol on Rounded Shoulder Posture and Shoulder ROM Among Saudi Young Females
Shortening of pectoralis minor (PMi) muscle affects the scapular excursion that results in limited shoulder flexion range of motion (SFROM).
- Trial name
- NCT04686123
- Testing
- Active Stretching or Self-stretching exercises, Active strengthening Or Self-Strengthening exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Static Stretching
Fexibility and Jump Performance
This study was conducted to compare the effects of the static and Mulligan bent leg raise (BLR) techniques applied to address hamstring tightness on jumping performance.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Static Stretching, Mulligan Mobilization, Jump Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07138950
- Testing
- Mulligan Bent Leg Raise (BLR) Technique, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University