Static Versus Dynamic Stretching; Short Term Effects On Physical Performance In Non-Athletes

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will compare the short-term effects of static and dynamic stretching on the physical performance of undergraduate students who are not involved in athletic activities. It will be observed if a significant difference lies between these stretchings.

Detailed Description
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The individual participant will be assessed at baseline and then stretching will be performed after that. Group A will perform static stretching and group B will perform dynamic stretching. Immediate assessment will be done after 5 minutes, a second assessment will be done after 6 hours and a third one will be done after 24 hours to measure the short-term effects. After that, a gap of 3 days will be given and stretching will be performed again. Now, group A will perform dynamic stretching and group B will perform static stretching. A similar assessment will be repeated after 5 minutes then 6 hours and then after 24 hours to determine the difference.

Official Title
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Static Versus Dynamic Stretching; Short Term Effects On Physical Performance In Non-Athletes

Conditions
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Physical Fitness

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Static Stretching
* Other: dynamic stretching


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male undergraduate students aged between 18-25 Lower Limb range; Hip SLR>80 degree Knee flexion >130 degree Ankle dorsiflexion >20 degree Those who fall under normal BMI range Exclusion Criteria: acute injuries of the lower limb. active participants of sports and any training programs. lower limb disabilities.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Participants of group A will perform static stretches and group B will perform dynamic stretching. After a gap of 3 days, interventions will be switched, now group A will perform dynamic stretching and group B will perform static stretching.
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Static Stretching<br>Participants will perform static stretching on day 1 and dynamic stretching after the switching. | Other: Static Stretching<br>* Static stretches are those in which you stand, sit or lie still and hold a single position for a period of time.<br>|
| Experimental: dynamic stretching<br>Participants will perform dynamic stretching on day 1 and static stretching after the switching. | Other: dynamic stretching<br>* Dynamic stretching involves making active movements that stretch the muscles to their full range of motion.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endurance in meters. | Cooper 12-minute walk/run test for endurance. | 5 minutes | 
| Vertical jump in inches. | Vertical Jump Test (Sargent Jump, Vertical Leap) for strength. | 5 minutes | 
| Agility in seconds. | Modified Illinois Agility Test for agility. | 5 minutes. | 
| Flexibility in inches. | Sit-and-reach test for flexibility. | 5 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Static and dynamic stretching