Cuff trick boosts kicks? small study tests preconditioning in taekwondo athletes
NCT ID NCT07170774
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tested whether temporarily restricting blood flow to the legs (ischemic preconditioning) could improve aerobic energy supply and kick performance in 16 elite taekwondo athletes. Each athlete did a kicking test twice, once with real pressure and once with a sham, to compare oxygen use and kick count. The results may help understand if this simple technique can boost athletic performance.
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Guangzhou Sport University
Guangzhou, 510500, China