Comparison of three stretching protocols after fatigue in football players

The role of stretching protocols in enhancing post-fatigue performance and flexibility in soccer

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230612058457N5

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-07

Start date

2025-03-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Comparison of three types of stretching protocols pre and post of functional fatigue in soccer players.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Static stretching of the hamstrings and quadriceps will include standing hamstring stretches (standing with feet hip-width apart and knees straight, participants be

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Body Mass Index (BMI) 20-25 No history of lower limb injury, trauma, or disease in the past six years, with limited range of motion. Participants must have at least three years of regular training experience in football (three sessions per week). No participation in a lower limb stretching program. Participants should be aged between 18-25 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
In the present study, flexibility is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Flexibility is assessed using the modified Thomas test and PKET.;In the present study, balance is being investigated. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Balance is measured using the Y Balance Test.;In the present study, agility is being investigated. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Agility is evaluated using the Illinois Agility Test.;In the present study, speed is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Speed is assessed using the 20-meter sprint test.;In the present study, vertical jump is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Vertical jump is assessed using the countermovement jump test.	—

Measure

Time frame

In the present study, flexibility is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Flexibility is assessed using the modified Thomas test and PKET.;In the present study, balance is being investigated. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Balance is measured using the Y Balance Test.;In the present study, agility is being investigated. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Agility is evaluated using the Illinois Agility Test.;In the present study, speed is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Speed is assessed using the 20-meter sprint test.;In the present study, vertical jump is being examined. Timepoint: Before and after the application of the fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: Vertical jump is assessed using the countermovement jump test.

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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