Chest and breathing exercises for archers' balance
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle chest and breathing exercises can improve balance and stability in archers. If you are an experienced archer, you may benefit from learning new techniques to steady your aim.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are generally healthy.
- You have been practicing archery for at least 2 years.
- Your World Archery Federation (WA) score is between 360 and 570.
- You have not had surgery on your trunk, arms, neck, or lower back in the last year.
- You have not had any injuries to your trunk, arms, neck, or lower back in the last 6 months.
- You have not had a respiratory illness (like pneumonia or bronchitis) in the last year, and you do not have a chronic lung condition (like asthma).
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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