Stretching your way to higher jumps: new study tests 8-Week routine
NCT ID NCT06944652
First seen Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week ankle stretching program can improve vertical jump height in teen athletes. Forty participants will either stretch their ankles or shoulders. Jump height and take-off force are measured on a force plate. The goal is to see if flexibility training can boost jumping performance.
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College of Kinesiology University of Saskatchewan
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
stretching program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple stretching routines can boost jumping performance in young athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all athletes or sports.
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