Can stretching and exercise keep football players off the sidelines?
NCT ID NCT05773404
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three approaches to prevent hamstring injuries in 66 professional female football players: passive manual therapy (hands-on stretching), active therapy (core exercises and stretching), and a combination of both. Researchers measured flexibility and hip movement before, right after, and some time after treatment. The goal was to see which method works best to keep players injury-free.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- passive manual therapy, active therapeutic exercise, and combined therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an effective prevention program for hamstring injuries in football players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The study measured flexibility and range of motion, not actual injury rates, so real-world prevention benefits remain uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Católica de Ávila
Ávila, 05005, Spain
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