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Comparing the Effects of Two Exercise Protocols on Football Players with Hamstring Shortening

Comparison of the effects of eight weeks of dynamic stretching and Nordic hamstring exercises on balance, flexibility, agility, and performance of male soccer players with hamstring shortness

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230612058457N3
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-04-07
Start date
2024-03-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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Conditions

Comparing two intervention programs on balance, flexibility, agility, and performance of football players with hamstring shortness..

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The dynamic hamstring stretch is performed with the individual standing on both feet. The target leg is fully extended from the hip joint and flexed towards the tor

Sponsors

The University of Bu-Ali Sina
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants were required to have a minimum of three years of regular sports experience in football (three sessions per week). Participants should not have experienced any lower limb injuries in the past six months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants must have a minimum of three years of sports experience in the field of football. Participants in the past six months may have suffered injuries in the lower extremity. Participants who have experienced lower limb injuries or surgeries in the past 6 months, or have participated in a injury prevention program.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
In the present study, balance is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Balance is measured using the Y Balance Test.;In the present study, flexibility is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Flexibility is assessed using the SLR (Straight Leg Raise) and sit and reach tests.;In the present study, agility is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: ?Agility is evaluated using the Illinois Agility Test.;In the present study, performance is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Performance is measured using the Counter Movement Jump test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Alimoradi

Shahid Bahonar University

malimoradi@sport.uk.ac.ir+98 34 2250 1685

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026