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Which Warm-Up wins: foam rolling or PNF stretching?

NCT ID NCT06240013

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests two common warm-up techniques in amateur athletes aged 18 to 30. After a short cycling warm-up, participants either roll their hamstrings with a foam roller or perform PNF stretching. Researchers measure hamstring flexibility, leg strength, vertical jump, and pain tolerance before and right after the routine. The goal is to see which method offers better immediate benefits for performance and injury prevention.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Foam rolling and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching
What this could lead to
If one warm-up method proves superior, amateur athletes could adopt it to improve flexibility and performance while reducing injury risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study measuring immediate effects, so results may not apply to all athletes or predict long-term benefits. Individual responses to stretching and rolling can vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 30 years * Being actively engaged in training or competition in amateur sport Exclusion Criteria: * Generalized hypermobility * History of hamstring injury within the previous 6 months * Diagnosed orthopedic pathology * Previous surgery involving the lower extremity or spine * Current low back pain * Any systemic or neurological disorder that could affect test performance or intervention safety

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Conditions

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tinea pedis

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Athletes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acibadem University

    Istanbul, None Selected, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

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