The Comparison of Different Passive Warm-Up Methods Prior to Exercise
The Comparison of Different Passive Warm-Up Methods Prior to Exercise on Balance and Jump Performance
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
100 participants
Feb 26, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of two passive warm-up methods-infrared heating and therapeutic massage-on vertical jump, horizontal jump, dynamic balance, static balance, and lower extremity muscle flexibility in healthy adults.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age 18-35 years
- Healthy young adults
- No alcohol 12 hours prior to testing
- No smoking 30 minutes prior to testing
Exclusion Criteria6
- Active musculoskeletal disorder
- Orthopedic diagnosis in past 6 months
- Lower extremity or spinal fracture or surgery within last 2 years
- Use of any assistive device for gait
- Intra-articular injections in knee, hip, spine within last 6 months
- Neurological, vestibular, cardiovascular disease
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Interventions
5 minutes of cycling warm-up 10 minutes of infrared application to dominant quadriceps Infrared applied at 90° angle on bare skin while participant rests in prone position Mechanism: IR-induced deep tissue heating increasing molecular activity and passive warm-up effect
5 minutes of cycling warm-up 10 minutes of standardized classical massage applied by trained personnel Techniques used: Stroking (effleurage), local stroking, kneading (rolling technique) Massage oil warmed in hands prior to application
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NCT07454551