Stretching your ankles might boost your vertical jump
NCT ID NCT06944652
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week ankle stretching program can improve vertical jump height in teen athletes. Forty participants will either stretch their ankles or their shoulders. Researchers will measure jump height and force using a special plate. The goal is to see if flexibility training can boost athletic performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stretching exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple ankle stretching helps athletes jump higher.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. Stretching may not improve jump height at all.
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College of Kinesiology University of Saskatchewan
RECRUITINGSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2X2, Canada
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