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Which exercise boosts football performance more? new study puts harmoknee and bounding to the test

NCT ID NCT07331636

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two 8-week exercise programs—Harmoknee and Bounding—in 36 male football players aged 18-30. Both groups trained three times a week for 45 minutes. Researchers measured strength, balance, agility, and power before and after the program to see which exercise routine worked better. The goal is to help coaches choose the best training to improve performance and prevent injuries.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise programs (Harmoknee and Bounding)
What this could lead to
If one program proves better, coaches may adopt it to improve player performance and reduce injury risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises are well-known, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:• Male football athletes will be included. * Aged between 18-30 years. * Minimum 3 years of regular training in sports. * Athletes containing body mass index between 18.5-24.9kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria:• Individuals with existing smoking habits. * Players involved in any training program other than conventional training. * Athletes having consumption of any drugs that could affect performance. * History of musculoskeletal injury in past 6 months.

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Sports physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Model Town Football Club

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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