Wrestlers' recovery showdown: foam rolling vs stretching vs rest – which wins?

NCT ID NCT07305506

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ali Kamil GÜNGÖR Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at three recovery methods after wrestling matches: foam rolling, static stretching, and passive rest. Sixteen national-level wrestlers tried all three methods on different days. Researchers measured heart activity, blood pressure, and jump performance to see which method helped the body recover fastest. The goal is to help athletes and coaches pick the best recovery strategy during competitions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: foam rolling, static stretching, passive rest
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help athletes and coaches choose the best recovery method between matches to improve performance and reduce fatigue.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or sports. It measures short-term effects, not long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIAC AUTONOMIC FUNCTION EXERCISE AND RECOVERY HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES NEUROMUSCULAR ADAPTATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

Bursa, Bursa, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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