RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07061041

Comparison of the Effects of Static Stretching and Full Range of Motion Strength Training on Posterior Band Flexibility


Sponsor

Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education

Enrollment

51 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study will be conducted in 2025. The methods used in the study are non-invasive methods. One study group will perform 2 series of static stretching of the posterior band once a week. The stretching time in each series will be 60s, and the duration of the intervention will be 6 weeks. The test subjects will maintain a maximum prone position with their knee joints straight for a specified period of time during the stretching. The second study group will perform full range of motion strength training in the form of 3 series of 10 repetitions of the Romanian Deadlift (RDL) once a week, with the intervention duration also being 6 weeks. Prior to the start of the study, participants will undergo a toe-to-floor test to assess posterior band flexibility. The test will be repeated again after the intervention. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two methods for improving flexibility in the back of the leg (the posterior chain, including hamstrings and calves): traditional static stretching versus full range-of-motion strength training exercises. The goal is to determine which approach is more effective for improving flexibility in healthy adults. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years of age or older - You have had no lower limb, spinal, or head injuries in the last 6 months - You have had no lower limb, spinal, or brain surgeries in the last 6 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years of age - You have had injuries to the lower limbs, spine, or head in the past 6 months - You have had surgery on the lower limbs, spine, or central nervous system in the past 6 months - You have a neurological or musculoskeletal condition affecting your ability to stretch or exercise safely Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERStrength training

The group will perform one workout per week consisting of 3 series of the "Romanian deadlift" exercise of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be performed at a specific pace - 3s in eccentric contraction and 1s in concentric contraction. The aforementioned exercise, the Romanian deadlift, will be performed by the subjects on a platform (elevation) in order to achieve maximum range of motion.

OTHERStreching group

The group performed one training session per week consisting of 2 sets of 60 seconds of static stretching


Locations(1)

Józef Piłsudski Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland

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