Foam rolling vs. stretching for muscle recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two simple ways to help muscles stretch and recover: foam rolling (using a foam cylinder to massage muscles) and a stretching technique called PNF (contracting and relaxing muscles). It looks at how these methods affect flexibility and muscle function in amateur athletes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You are an amateur athlete (you play sports for fun, not as a professional).
- You do not have hypermobility (joints that are too flexible).
- You have not had a hamstring injury or surgery on your legs or spine in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any back pain, orthopedic problems, or systemic or neurological disorders.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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