Comparative Effects of Different Stretching Protocols on Performance Enhancement in Racquet Sports.

Riphah International University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Sport Performance; Sport Injury

Treatments: Other: Dynamic Stretching; Other: Static stretching

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06796439

REC014554 / Tooba

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study intends to compare the effects of Static stretching Protocols with Dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players to find out how these protocols affect their performance.

Full description

In this study, two groups will be formed to find out the effects of static and dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players over a course of 6 weeks. One group is given the static stretching protocol, and the other group is given the dynamic stretching protocol, and at the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 6th weeks, readings are taken to compare the effects of these techniques on the performance of the subjects enrolled in this study. A total of 52 participants will be involved, and the groups will be divided into 26, 26 each. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 21.

Enrollment: 52 estimated patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Males.
• Age 20- 40 years.
• Amateur Active players with at least 1 year of regular experience.
• Free from any musculoskeletal injuries or conditions affecting participation.
• Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Players with ongoing or recent (<3 months) musculoskeletal injuries.
• Those with chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular issues) affecting physical activity.
• Those suffering with any medical condition that affects their performance.
• Participants who are currently following a specialized stretching regimen outside regular squash warm-ups.
• Use of medications that could affect muscle function or perception during the Study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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52 participants in 2 patient groups

Static Stretching Technique

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will perform static Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of static stretching exercises. After the general warm-up, participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Lower back stretch, Quads stretch, Hams Stretch, Calf Stretch and Upper limb Stretches (biceps, Triceps, Arm across chest, Arm pull and head tilt, Side stretch, backward arm stretch, Pect. stretch and Towel Stretch). All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20 minutes for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively

Treatment:

Other: Static stretching

Dynamic Stretching Technique

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants will be divided into two groups with sample size of 52 participants in each group. Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Jumping Jacks, Lunges, Trunk Circles, arm swings and butt Kicks. All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20mins for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively

Treatment:

Other: Dynamic Stretching