Balance training may give amputee football players an edge

NCT ID NCT07715578

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding balance and trunk stabilization exercises to routine training can improve performance in male amputee football players. Twenty athletes aged 18 to 45 with a single lower-limb amputation will either follow the extra exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks or continue their usual training. Researchers will measure changes in balance, agility, and functional mobility before and after the program.

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Active substance: an 8-week balance and trunk stabilization exercise program
What this could lead to: If effective, this exercise program could become a standard training supplement to improve balance and agility in amputee football players.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The exercises may not lead to significant performance gains.

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BALANCE IMPAIRMENT LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION

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Amputee Football Training Facility

Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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