New exercise combo could boost fitness in amputee soccer players
NCT ID NCT06556082
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific type of exercise, called PNF-based upper extremity strengthening combined with core stabilization, can improve physical fitness in amputee football players. Fourteen players with a lower limb amputation will be split into two groups: one doing the special exercises and one doing standard strength training. The program lasts 8 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, balance, and sprint performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) based upper extremity strengthening exercises combined with core stabilization training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective training program to improve strength, balance, and sprint performance for amputee football players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to all amputee athletes. The exercises are specific and may not be easy to replicate outside a supervised setting.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uskudar University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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