Stretching to Improve Jumping Performance

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age12-17
SponsorUniversity of Saskatchewan

About this trial

The study involves comparison of an 8-week plantar flexor stretching program to a shoulder stretching program for improving vertical jump performance in adolescent athletes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Currently involved in a sport training program

Disqualifiers

Current or past injuries that might affect jumping performance or stretching the plantar flexors or shoulder joint

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Stretching

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators