The Comparison of Different Passive Warm-Up Methods Prior to Exercise

The Comparison of Different Passive Warm-Up Methods Prior to Exercise on Balance and Jump Performance

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of two passive warm-up methods-infrared heating and therapeutic massage-on vertical jump, horizontal jump, dynamic balance, static balance, and lower extremity muscle flexibility in healthy adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-35 years
• Healthy young adults
• No alcohol 12 hours prior to testing
• No smoking 30 minutes prior to testing

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active musculoskeletal disorder
• Orthopedic diagnosis in past 6 months
• Lower extremity or spinal fracture or surgery within last 2 years
• Use of any assistive device for gait
• Intra-articular injections in knee, hip, spine within last 6 months
• Neurological, vestibular, cardiovascular disease