Effectiveness of Foam Rolling vs Active Stretching on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility and Hip Joint Range of Motion among Football Players
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Range of motion
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of foam rolling and active stretching techniques on improving hamstring muscle flexibility and hip joint range of motion (ROM) among male football players. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a foam rolling group or an active stretching group, and interventions will be conducted over a defined period. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure changes in hamstring flexibility using the Sit-and-Reach Test and hip ROM using a goniometer. The results will help determine which method is more beneficial for enhancing lower limb flexibility and mobility, potentially improving performance and reducing injury risk in football players.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 25.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Male
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male football players aged 18 to 25 years.
- •Participants with a minimum of 2 years of football playing experience.
- •Participants currently engaged in regular football training ,minimum 12 hours per week.
- •No history of lower limb injuries in the past 6 months.
- •Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Range of motion
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Ayush Singh
Galgotias University
