Clinical trials: Stretch
Shoulder Injury
A Static Passive Stretching on Glenohumeral Rotation Range of Movement in Elite Swimmers
Shoulder injury is a common problem of overhead athletes, as swimmers. It's reported a reduction of side-to-side glenohumeral rotation from 11 to 18 degrees can increase 1.9 points the injury risk, because an alteration in…
- Trial name
- NCT03405844
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Healthy
The Influence of Acute Static Stretching on the Ankle Joint-position Sense of Soccer Players
The aim of this study isto investigate the influence of acute static stretching on the ankle joint position sense of soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06320977
- Testing
- Static Stretching
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Aging
Stretching and Yoga Exercise Study
The investigators propose to test the effects of an 8-week supervised, site-based, group yoga intervention on cognition and functional fitness in older adults.
- Trial name
- SAYExercise (NCT01650532)
- Testing
- Yoga Condition, Stretching Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Motor Performance, Anaerobic Power
The Effects of PNF Stretching on Anaerobic Power and Motor Performance in Adolescent Male Volleyball Players
This randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercises on anaerobic power and motor performance in adolescent male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Motor Performance, Anaerobic Power, Flexibility, Stretching
- Trial name
- PNF-VMVP (NCT06921772)
- Testing
- PNF Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zarife Pancar
Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain
Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch
Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- PPCS (NCT04901780)
- Testing
- pragmatic posterior capsular stretch, cross body stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Muscle Disorder
Stretching Exercises Versus Thermotherapy on Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms
To compare the effects of stretching exercises versus thermotherapy on RLS symptoms and sleep quality among pregnant women. Research hypotheses: Pregnant women who perform leg stretching exercises exhibit lower RLS symptoms…
- Trial name
- Exersize (NCT05261035)
- Testing
- stretching exercises, thermotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Stretch
Time-based Effects of Stretching on Hamstrings Muscle Strength
Stretching is reported to have detrimental effects on strength and thus avoided prior to strength training session. Do stretching indeed decreases muscle strength? To examine the time course (immediate, 10- and 20-min post…
- Trial name
- NCT04448288
- Testing
- Static stretching
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Postural Low Back Pain
Comparison of Core Stabilization and Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises for Lowback Pain Prevention
Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting individuals in occupations that demand prolonged sitting or standing, such as healthcare professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT06846203
- Testing
- Core stabilization Exercise Group, Neuromuscular Fascilitation Exercise Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Yoga Improves Aerobic Fitness, Glycemia and Mood State and Reduces Abdominal Obesity
Stretching and flexibility exercise such as yoga and functional resistance exercise are two forms of exercise that are growing in popularity.
- Trial name
- PRISE (NCT02190136)
- Testing
- Protein whole foods, Protein Resistance Exercise Training, Protein Stretching/Yoga Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skidmore College
Hamstring Shortness
Acute Effects of Different Soft Tissue Techniques on Hamstring Tightness
Flexibility is one of the key components of health-related physical fitness and is influenced by various factors such as age, gender, joint structure, and muscle anatomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07260630
- Testing
- Stretching Group, Self-Myofascial Release, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Muscle Tightness, Stretch
Unilateral Stretch Crossover Effect RCT
The crossover-effect within resistance- and strength training is more or less confirmed with multiple studies showing similar results.
- Trial name
- NCT05554809
- Testing
- Strecthing
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luleå Tekniska Universitet
Pes Planus
Effect of Different Exercise Approaches on Balance and Proprioception in Individuals With Pes Planus
Pes planus; It can be defined as the valgus of the hindfoot while loading the foot, the disappearance of the medial longitudinal arch in the midfoot, and the supination of the forefoot relative to the hindfoot.
- Trial name
- NCT05549063
- Testing
- Mobility and Stability Exercise, Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Restless Leg Syndrome
Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sensorimotor disorder affecting pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, and is associated with sleep disturbances, fatigue and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07642089
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Static Stretching + Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Upper Cross Syndrome
Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Combined With Post Facilitation Stretch in Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial
Upper Cross Syndrome is characterized by the postural deviation of head , neck , shoulders and altered muscular muscular activation which included weakness of rhomboids , middle and lower trapezius and serratus anterior and…
- Trial name
- NCT06534736
- Testing
- Electrotherapy and physical agents, Post Facilitation Stretch, Scapular Stabilization Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Flexibility, Hamstring Muscles
Effects of Different Electrophysical Agents in Hamstring Muscles Flexibility of Healthy Individuals
Sixty healthy individuals will be randomised into four groups. Group I (15 subjects) will be applied hotpacks, Group II (15 subjects) will be applied infrared, Group III will be applied ultrasound to hamstring muscles for 18…
- Trial name
- NCT04328155
- Testing
- Hotpack Group, Infrared Group, Ultrasound Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Neck Pain
Benefit of Adding Stretching to Standard Intervention For Patients With Nonspecific Mechanical Neck Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the benefit of adding stretching exercises to cervical mobilization and cervical range of motion exercises on cervical range of motion, pain, pain threshold, level of disability and patient…
- Trial name
- NCT03194490
- Testing
- combined intervention group, The standard intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Muscle Tightness
Efficiency of Different Gastrocnemius Stretching Exercises
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different types and durations of gastrocnemius stretching on the viscoelastic properties of the gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia.In addition…
- Trial name
- NCT06371547
- Testing
- Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Overuse Injury, Repetitive Strain Injury
Measuring the Feasibility and the Effects of Chair Massage on Pain and Discomfort in the Cardiac Sonographer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the effects of chair massage and/or chair massage with stretching may reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort related symptoms associated with the job duties of a cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT00975026
- Testing
- Massages ± Stretches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Stiffness; Spine
The Effects of Stretching Versus Static and Dynamic Cupping on Lumbar Range of Motion
The objective of this study is to fill gaps in the literature regarding the effectiveness of cupping therapy on lumbar stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT04230850
- Testing
- Static Cupping, Dynamic Cupping, Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Plantar Fascitis, Resistance Training
Effects of High Load Strength Training With and Without Tissue Specific Planter Facia Stretching With Planter Fasciitis
The rationale behind examining the synergistic impacts of high load strength training and tissues pecific plantar fascia stretching activities in athletes diagnosed with plantar fasciitis arises from an acknowledged deficiency in…
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis, Resistance Training, Muscle Stretching Exercises
- Trial name
- NCT06536803
- Testing
- high load strength training and Tissue-specific plantar fascia stretching exercise for 12 weeks, high-load strength training with routine physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University