Foot massage after a run may boost teen runners' back and leg performance
NCT ID NCT07164716
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a short foot recovery routine after running affects the muscles and connective tissues in the back and legs of teenage long-distance runners. 34 runners aged 14-18 were split into two groups and tested before and after the foot exercises. The goal was to see if simple techniques like massage, stretching, and foam rolling could improve performance and flexibility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- plantar fascia recovery training (gliding massage, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, foam roller)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training could help young runners recover faster and improve performance after runs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. It only measured immediate effects, not long-term benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Fakültesi Sporcu Sağlığı Ünitesi
Ankara, ÇANKAYA, 06820, Turkey (Türkiye)
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