Wrestlers' recovery showdown: foam rolling vs stretching vs rest – which wins?
NCT ID NCT07305506
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Bursa, Bursa, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)