Effects of Different Stretching Techniques on Extensibility, Strength and Range of Motion in Football Athletes

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Asymptomatic Condition
• Interventions: Other: Dynamic stretching; Other: Passive stretching; Other: Self-stretching

• Registration Number: NCT04863976
• Lead Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza

Brief Summary

To compare the effects dynamic stretching, passive stretching and self-stretching of the quadriceps muscle on muscle extensibility, hip strength and hip range of motion

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2021-04
• Study Start: 2021-04-01
• Study First Submitted: 2021-04-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-04-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-04-23
• Study First Posted: 2021-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-28
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-31
• Study Completion: 2021-05-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

• Footbal athletes
• Limited range of motion in ely's test

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous surgery in the lower limb
• Previous physiotherapy threatment in the thigh
• Stretching contraindications

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Dynamic stretching	Dynamic stretching	-
Passive stretching	Passive stretching	-
Self-stretching	Self-stretching	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion	immediately after the intervention	the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer; the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer; The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension range of motion with an universal goniometer
Strength	immediately after the intervention	The examiners assess the hip flexion and extension strength with a hand-held dynamometer
Extensibility	immediately after the intervention	The examiners assess the extensibility of the quadriceps and hamstring tissues using a digital inclinometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Luis Ceballos Laita; 🇪🇸 Soria, Castilla Y León, Spain