Simple hip exercises could boost jump and throw in teen handball players

NCT ID NCT06946459

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

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding hip strengthening exercises with resistance bands to regular training can improve jump distance, hip muscle strength, and throwing performance in female handball players aged 15 to 19. Participants do the exercises three times a week for eight weeks before their usual practice. The goal is to see if this simple, portable training method helps young athletes perform better on the court.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Hip strength exercise training using resistance bands
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could help young female handball players improve their jump distance, hip strength, and throwing performance with a simple, low-cost addition to their training.
What could go wrong: This is a small study (40 participants) with no blinding or placebo, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises may not lead to meaningful performance gains for all athletes.

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Locations

Department of Sports Medicine Istanbul Unıversıty

Istanbul, Fatih, 34104, Turkey (Türkiye)

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