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The effect of dynamic stretching of hip flexor muscles on flexibility, pain, and physical fitness in football players with low back pain

The Effect of 8-Week Dynamic Stretching of Hip Flexors on Hip Flexibility, Pain, and Physical Fitness in Soccer Players with Low Back Pain. A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230612058457N4
Enrollment
40
Registered
2024-09-13
Start date
2024-09-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Low back pain. Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the present study, the intervention group will perform three dynamic stretching exercises for the hip flexor muscles such as Iliopsoas and rectus femoris over ei

Sponsors

The University of Bu-Ali Sina
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Experiencing low back pain in the past 7 days or visiting healthcare centers in the past 12 months for low back pain treatment, as determined by the Nordic questionnaire. Tightness of the hip flexor muscles, identified using the Thomas test. Players should be within the age range of 18-35 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Players who have undergone hip joint surgery in the past 6 months, or those who have participated in rehabilitation programs for low back pain in the past month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
In the present study, hip joint flexibility is examined. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: It is measured by modified Thomas test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
In the current study, the level of pain is being investigated. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: Evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale test.;The balance is examined in the present research. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: Balance is measured using the Y Balance Test.;In the present study, power is being investigated. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: Power is measured using the Counter Movement Jump test.;In the present study, speed is being investigated. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: The speed is examined using 20 meters of speed.;In the present study, agility is being investigated. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention starts), and four, eight, and twelve weeks after the implementation of the protocol. Method of measurement: The speed is examined using Illinois 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