Skip to main content
OpenTrials
Completed

NCT Number: NCT06796439

Comparative Effects of Different Stretching Protocols on Performance Enhancement in Racquet Sports.

This study intends to compare the effects of Static stretching Protocols with Dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players to find out how these protocols affect their performance.

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Sport Injury Sport Performance

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pakistan Sports Board

Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

About this study

In this study, two groups will be formed to find out the effects of static and dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players over a course of 6 weeks. One group is given the static stretching protocol, and the other group is given the dynamic stretching protocol, and at the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 6th weeks, readings are taken to compare the effects of these techniques on the performance of the subjects enrolled in this study. A total of 52 participants will be involved, and the groups will be divided into 26, 26 each. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 21.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Males.
  • Age 20- 40 years.
  • Amateur Active players with at least 1 year of regular experience.
  • Free from any musculoskeletal injuries or conditions affecting participation.
  • Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Players with ongoing or recent (<3 months) musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Those with chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular issues) affecting physical activity.
  • Those suffering with any medical condition that affects their performance.
  • Participants who are currently following a specialized stretching regimen outside regular squash warm-ups.
  • Use of medications that could affect muscle function or perception during the Study.

Treatment and study plan

Static Stretching

Other

Participants will be divided into two groups with sample size of 52 participants in each group.

Group 1: Participants will perform static Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of static stretching exercises. After the general warm-up, participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Lower back stretch, Quads stretch, Hams Stretch, Calf Stretch and Upper limb Stretches (biceps, Triceps, Arm across chest, Arm pull and head tilt, Side stretch, backward arm stretch, Pect. stretch and Towel Stretch). All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20 minutes for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively.

Group 2: Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants wou

Dynamic Stretching

Other

Group 2: Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Jumping Jacks, Lunges, Trunk Circles, arm swings and butt Kicks. All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20mins for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively.

Primary outcomes

  1. Static Stretching Protocol

    Time frame: 6 weeks approximately after the study starts

    Two Groups will be formed. One group will be the static stretching group , i.e., group A which will be asked to perform the static stretching protocol which will include warm-up, the protocol and then the cool-down exercises and it will take 20 minutes.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dynamic Stretching Protocol

    Time frame: 6 weeks approximately after the study starts

    Two groups will be formed. In Group B, the participants will be asked to perform dynamic stretching protocol which will include warm-up, the protocol and then the cool-down exercises. This protocol will take 20 minutes.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 28, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 25, 2026

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

Related clinical trials

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.