A randomised trial of stretching before and after physical activity to prevent soreness and reduce risk of injury

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: soreness, injury; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000044325
• Lead Sponsor: asjonalt Kunnskapssenter for Helsetjenesten

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-01-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2388

Inclusion Criteria

1. aged 18 years or over.
2. able to read and write in English or Norwegian.
3. takes part in vigorous physical activity on at least one day in the past week
4. regularly accesses internet and email
5. willing to stop stretching (if currently stretching) or begin stretching (if currently not stretching) before and after exercise

Exclusion Criteria

has a lower limb or back injury that restricts participation in vigorous physical activity

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified