Improving hip and hamstring flexibility in athletes using LightBack
Optimising Hip Mobility, Hamstring Flexibility and Performance in Elite Sprint and Hurdles Athletes Using Lightback: an Experimental Pilot Study
NA · Universidad Católica de Ávila · NCT06811883
This study is testing if a device called LightBack can help young athletes improve their hip and hamstring flexibility to boost their performance and prevent injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Católica de Ávila (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Salamanca) |
| Trial ID | NCT06811883 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance hip mobility, hamstring flexibility, and overall performance in sprinters and hurdlers by utilizing a device called LightBack. It involves a single-blind design with two groups: one receiving the LightBack intervention and the other receiving a placebo. The research will assess the effectiveness of the intervention through examinations and interviews with the participants, focusing on injury prevention and performance enhancement. The study targets a specific population of athletes aged 18 to 30 with no recent injuries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are sprinters and hurdlers aged 18 to 30 with no recent history of hamstring or hip injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with recent injuries, chronic back problems, or those participating in other training protocols may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of hamstring injuries and improve athletic performance.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific use of LightBack in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sprinters and hurdlers aged 18 to 30 years. * No history of recent (less than 6 months) hamstring or hip injury. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Cruciate or hamstring tears less than 6 months old; * Hip and back surgery less than 3 months old; * Chronic or acute back problems; * Pregnancy; * Osteoporosis * Tumours, bone cancer of the hip and pelvis; * Direct trauma to the back of the thigh less than 6 months old. * Orthopaedic or neurological pathologies affecting mobility or muscle activation. * Participation in another specific training protocol
Where this trial is running
Salamanca
- Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca — Salamanca, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: JORGE Velázquez Saornil, PhD.
- Email: jvelazquezsa@upsa.es
- Phone: 655909940
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Injury, Sports, range of motion, prevention, Physiotherapy, athletics