Comparative Effects of Different Stretching Protocols on Performance Enhancement in Racquet Sports.

February 23, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University
This study intends to compare the effects of Static stretching Protocols with Dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players to find out how these protocols affect their performance.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In this study, two groups will be formed to find out the effects of static and dynamic stretching protocols on racquet sports players over a course of 6 weeks. One group is given the static stretching protocol, and the other group is given the dynamic stretching protocol, and at the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 6th weeks, readings are taken to compare the effects of these techniques on the performance of the subjects enrolled in this study. A total of 52 participants will be involved, and the groups will be divided into 26, 26 each. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 21.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

52

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 44000
        • Pakistan Sports Board

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males.
  • Age 20- 40 years.
  • Amateur Active players with at least 1 year of regular experience.
  • Free from any musculoskeletal injuries or conditions affecting participation.
  • Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Players with ongoing or recent (<3 months) musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Those with chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular issues) affecting physical activity.
  • Those suffering with any medical condition that affects their performance.
  • Participants who are currently following a specialized stretching regimen outside regular squash warm-ups.
  • Use of medications that could affect muscle function or perception during the Study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Static Stretching Technique
Participants will perform static Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of static stretching exercises. After the general warm-up, participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Lower back stretch, Quads stretch, Hams Stretch, Calf Stretch and Upper limb Stretches (biceps, Triceps, Arm across chest, Arm pull and head tilt, Side stretch, backward arm stretch, Pect. stretch and Towel Stretch). All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20 minutes for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively
Other: Static stretching

Participants will be divided into two groups with sample size of 52 participants in each group.

Group 1: Participants will perform static Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of static stretching exercises. After the general warm-up, participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Lower back stretch, Quads stretch, Hams Stretch, Calf Stretch and Upper limb Stretches (biceps, Triceps, Arm across chest, Arm pull and head tilt, Side stretch, backward arm stretch, Pect. stretch and Towel Stretch). All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20 minutes for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively.

Group 2: Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants wou
Active Comparator: Dynamic Stretching Technique

Participants will be divided into two groups with sample size of 52 participants in each group.

Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Jumping Jacks, Lunges, Trunk Circles, arm swings and butt Kicks. All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20mins for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively
Other: Dynamic Stretching
Group 2: Participants will perform Dynamic Stretching protocols. There were no special warm-up exercises (running and skipping) after the implementation of dynamic stretching exercises. Participants would engage in a sequence of randomized static stretches including Jumping Jacks, Lunges, Trunk Circles, arm swings and butt Kicks. All stretches were done as 3 sets of 30 seconds for 20mins for 5 days per week and held at the point of mild discomfort. Readings will be taken after 1st, 3rd and 6th week, respectively.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Static Stretching Protocol
Time Frame: 6 weeks approximately after the study starts
Two Groups will be formed. One group will be the static stretching group , i.e., group A which will be asked to perform the static stretching protocol which will include warm-up, the protocol and then the cool-down exercises and it will take 20 minutes.
6 weeks approximately after the study starts

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Dynamic Stretching Protocol
Time Frame: 6 weeks approximately after the study starts
Two groups will be formed. In Group B, the participants will be asked to perform dynamic stretching protocol which will include warm-up, the protocol and then the cool-down exercises. This protocol will take 20 minutes.
6 weeks approximately after the study starts

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Riafat Mehmood, PhD*, Riphah International University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 28, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 9, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

April 25, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 22, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 22, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

January 28, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 25, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC014554 / Tooba

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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