Wrestlers' secret weapon: superior core strength and balance revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT07452328
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 46 men aged 18-30 to see if elite wrestlers have better trunk muscle strength and balance than people who don't exercise regularly. Participants did strength tests on a special machine and balance tests. The goal was to understand how years of wrestling training might improve core stability and control.
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- Participants
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46 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study involves a convenience sample of elite male wrestlers and age-matched healthy sedentary controls. All participants are recruited from local wrestling clubs and the university community. The target population consists of individuals aged 18-30 who meet specific physical and professional athletic criteria, ensuring a comparison between high-level functional core strength and a standard sedentary baseline
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Wrestler: * Aged 18-35 years. * Minimum of 5 years of licensed athletic background and actively competing at a professional level in wrestling Control Group: * Aged 18-35 years. * Leading a sedentary lifestyle (no regular physical activity). Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal injury within the last 6 months resulting in a loss of training or competition time * Current complaints of acute back pain. * History of surgical intervention or deformity in the upper extremities, lower extremities, or spine. * Presence of any neurological, systemic, or vestibular disorders that may impair balance and motor control. * Presence of active infection. * Presence or history of malignancy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34103, Turkey (Türkiye)
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