New study aims to kick hamstring injuries out of the game
NCT ID NCT07484698
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a hands-on stretching technique called myofascial release to the standard FIFA 11+ warm-up program can improve hamstring flexibility and lower injury risk in football players. Researchers will enroll 28 male players aged 16-30 who are currently injury-free. Participants will follow the 6-week program, and their flexibility, strength, and injury rates will be tracked.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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16 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male football players aged 16-30 years. * Able to comply with a 6-week FIFA 11+ program. * Provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute or chronic hamstring injury. * Recent major surgery of the lower limb or ongoing rehab plan. * Inability to safely perform exercises included in the FIFA 11+ program. * Non-compliance with baseline assessments or the training schedule. * Current musculoskeletal injuries affecting lower limb function. * Unable to achieve ≥65% limb symmetry index (LSI) in any hop test. * Undergoing physiotherapy or post-rehabilitation care.
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Locations
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Riphah international University Malakand Campus
RECRUITINGChakdara, KPK, 18800, Pakistan
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