Massage or stretching? study tests best recovery for teen judokas

NCT ID NCT07586007

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at how well sports massage, static stretching, and passive rest help adolescent judokas recover after training. Thirteen male athletes aged 10-13 took part, and researchers measured things like heart rate, blood lactate, and jump height. They also checked if recovery worked differently in the morning versus evening.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Malatya, Malatya, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help coaches choose the best recovery method for young athletes to improve performance and reduce injury risk.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study (13 participants) in a specific group (adolescent male judokas), so results may not apply to other athletes or sports.

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