Clinical trials: Stretching Exercises
Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture
Effect of Stretching Exercises on Plantar Fascia
The plantar fascia (PF) extends over the calcaneal bone with a thin band corresponding to the calcaneal periosteum, continuing as the paratenon of the Achilles tendon.The triceps surae complex, serving as the main extensor and…
- Conditions
- Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture, Fasciitis, Plantar
- Trial name
- NCT06370741
- Testing
- Stretching with/without device
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Healthy Subjects (HS)
Effects of Foam Rolling, Foam Rolling with Dynamic Movement, and Static Stretching on Plantar Flexor Range of Motion and Tissue Properties in Healthy Participants
Each voluntary participant will be invited and tested at the Functional Assessment Laboratory. After reading and completing the informed consent document regarding our research and data processing, participants will be invited…
- Trial name
- NCT06877832
- Testing
- Static Stretching (SS), Foam Rolling (FR), Foam rolling with dynamic movement (FR-DM)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ewan Thomas
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Comparative Effects of Dynamic Stretching Versus Slider Neurodynamic Technique In Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy
This study will be a randomised clinical trial conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 72 participants will be selected and randomly allocated into two treatment groups (36…
- Trial name
- NCT07384832
- Testing
- Dynamic stretching, slider neurodynamic mobilization, Routine physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Neurophysiological Mechanisms Manipulation
Immediate Effects of Manipulation Versus Stretching on Upper Trapezius Pressure Pain Thresholds
The purpose of this study is to determine the immediate effects of cervicothoracic manipulation and upper trapezius stretching on upper trapezius pressure pain threshold and cervical ROM.
- Trial name
- NCT02081430
- Testing
- CT Manipulation, Upper trapezius stretch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Primary Dysmenorrhea
The Effect of Relaxation and Stretching Exercises on Pain and Quality of Life in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
The study aimed to examine the effect of stretching and relaxation exercises on pain and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea.
- Trial name
- NCT05960695
- Testing
- Stretching, Relaxation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Flexibility
Efficacy of Different Stretching Techniques on Hamstring Muscle Tightness in IT Professionals
Brief Summary This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT06586554
- Testing
- Static stretching, Myofascial release
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Breast Cancer
Surgical Intervention and Physiotherapy in Breast Cancer: Effects in Scapular Kinematics, Pain and Upper Limb Function
Our objective is to identify the possible changes of three-dimensional scapula movement during arm elevation in women after breast cancer surgery and subjected to a physical therapy intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02604030
- Testing
- Upper limb function
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Ankylosed Teeth
Ankylosed Teeth Treatment by Bone Orthodontic Treatment
Codify the treatment of teeth by stiff Corticotomy technique. Evaluate the duration of treatment and tooth movement.
- Trial name
- OBS (NCT02337153)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment
Comparison of Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis
The goal of this research study is to learn about the comparison of Stretching Methods in individuals with scoliosis aged of 14-65, who receive intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching.
- Trial name
- NCT07205770
- Testing
- PNF, Passive Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Gönül Elpeze
Asthma
Manual Therapy in Patients With Asthma
Physical therapists have traditionally included various forms of manual therapy among the therapeutic approaches to respiratory conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT02047370
- Testing
- Diaphragm stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Elderly, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Effects of PNF Stretching vs Conventional Physical Therapy on the Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome in Elderly Population.
Restless leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in the elderly population,characterized byan uncontrollable urge to move the leg,often occuring in the evening or at night,which can significantly disturb sleep and daily…
- Conditions
- Elderly, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT06747741
- Testing
- PNF stretching(Contract relax with agonist contraction), Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Breast Cancer
Effects of Yoga in Breast Cancer Patients
In this study researchers will examine the initial efficacy of implementing a yoga program for patients with breast cancer as an adjuvant to their radiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00508794
- Testing
- Yoga Group, Stretching Control Group, Waitlist Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hyperlordosis
Graston Technique vs Dynamic Oscillation Stretching Technique For High Heel Users And Its Impact On Body Posture
In high heel users, most of the previous work has focused on the lower limb. However, we did not find any study that specifically targeted the lumbar region.
- Trial name
- NCT07138924
- Testing
- Graston Technique, Dynamic Oscillatory Stretch Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
Comparison of Immediate Effects of Different Shoulder Stretching Techniques in Overhead Athletes
81 overhead athletes with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) will be included in this study. Participants will be randomly divided into 3 different groups of 26 people.
- Trial name
- NCT04687683
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation Group, Isolytic Stretching Group, Static Stretching Group Group
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis
Vibration Massage, Static Stretching Exercise, Intradialytic Muscle Cramps and Stress
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterised by kidney damage that persists for 3 months or longer or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 60 mL/min/1.73 m² and is assessed in 6 categories.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06759376
- Testing
- Vibration massage, Static stretching exercise, Usual Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Figen Akay
Migraine Disorders
Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the contract-relax technique of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and the static stretching exercise are effective in reducing the frequency, intensity and duration of…
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT02549885)
- Testing
- PNF contract-relax, Static stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Vibration Rolling, Non- Vibration Rolling,and Static Stretching for Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an acute micro-trauma or inflammatory response experienced in the most runners; and, it concurrently impairs athletic performance and may increase the risk of sports injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03986242
- Testing
- rolling, Vibration rolling, static stretching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Effectiveness of ELDOA Stretching Combined With Standard Physiotherapy in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain and Dural Hypomobility; A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) frequently experience persistent pain, functional disability, and reduced quality of life despite receiving conventional physiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07730463
- Testing
- ELDOA Stretching, Standard Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effectiveness of Self-Myofascial Stretching on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a median mononeuropathy from nerve compression in the wrist's carpal tunnel, will be studied to compare self-myofascial carpal ligament stretching plus conventional physical…
- Trial name
- NCT06519058
- Testing
- self-myofascial stretching, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Epicondylitis, Lateral
Prevention of Lateral Epicondylalgia in Handgun Olympic Shooting Athletes
Lateral epicondylalgia is one of the most common pathologies suffered by Olympic gun shooting athletes. In Spain, there is hardly any research carried out in this sport, so there are no injury prevention protocols available.
- Trial name
- NCT06494332
- Testing
- Exercise and stretching programe
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia