Stretching for musicians: a small study tests if mobility moves improve posture and balance
NCT ID NCT07632950
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a four-week program of gentle mobilization exercises could improve balance in orchestra musicians, who often stand or sit in awkward positions for long periods. Twenty-three musicians were split into groups that did the exercises once or twice a week. The researchers measured balance using a virtual reality system before, during, and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mobilization-based exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple exercises to help musicians with balance issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 23 participants. Results may not apply to all musicians or other groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Inonu University,, Malatya, Malatya 44280
Malatya, Battalgazi, 0444, Turkey (Türkiye)
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