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Foot massage after a run may boost teen runners' back and leg performance

NCT ID NCT07164716

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how a short foot recovery routine after running affects the muscles and connective tissues in the back and legs of teenage long-distance runners. 34 runners aged 14-18 were split into two groups and tested before and after the foot exercises. The goal was to see if simple techniques like massage, stretching, and foam rolling could improve performance and flexibility.

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Active substance
plantar fascia recovery training (gliding massage, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, foam roller)
What this could lead to
If effective, this training could help young runners recover faster and improve performance after runs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. It only measured immediate effects, not long-term benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * participating as a long-distance runner * between 14 and 18 years old * running a weekly distance between 30-60 km * having at least 2 years of regular running training experience Exclusion Criteria: • having any chronic illness or a history of lower extremity and/or spinal injury in the past 6 months

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Recovery, psychological

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  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Fakültesi Sporcu Sağlığı Ünitesi

    Ankara, ÇANKAYA, 06820, Turkey (Türkiye)

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