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NCT Number: NCT05324722

Comparison of Shoulder Stretches

Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch

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Key information

Conditions

Shoulder Impingement Acromioclavicular; Sprain (Strain) Adhesive Capsulitis Arthralgia Bursitis Extension Contracture-Shoulder External Rotation Contracture-Shoulder Flexion Contracture Glenohumeral Dysplasia Glenohumeral Subluxation Internal Rotation Contracture-shoulder Joint Diseases Joint Dislocations Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Posterior Capsule Tear Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator Cuff Tears Rupture Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Pain Signs and Symptoms Sprains and Strains Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa, 21300, Pakistan

About this study

Background: Posterior capsular tightness (PCT) is frequently seen in shoulders in athletic population and shoulder disoders. PCT leads to variation in scapular and humeral kinematics. Two techniques considered in our study for regaining normal range of motion at shoulder joint and improving PCT, one is the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch (PPCS) & the other one is cross body stretch (CBS) Objective: The aim of our study id to compare the short term/intermediate term effect of PPCS and CBS on range of motion on shoulder joint in healthy individuals. And to evaluate the feedback of subjects regarding both the interventions.

Methodology: Sixty a symtomatic shoulder of 30 subjects (15 males, 15 females) were recruited for this restricted randomised control trials. A simple random sampling technique was used. Subjects were screen through a functional movement screening tool of shoulder mobility. The change in hand behind neck and hand behind back will be measured through measuring tape. Shoulder ROM and functional movements for both the stretches will be campared. Particpants will be follwed for 4 weeks for the change in their shoulder range of motion.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age groups of males and females including 20-35 years
  • Subjects who fall in grade 1 and 2 of functional movement screening of shoulder during the screening process.

Exclusion criteria

  • Individual with shoulder pain, fracture or dislocation less than 1 year
  • Individuals with any known shoulder pathology
  • Subjects receiving current physiotherapy treatment
  • Subjects having enough range of motion( can reach T2 hand behind neck)

Treatment and study plan

pragmatic posterior capsular stretch

Other

pragmatic posterior stretch is used to increase the length of the posterior capsule

cross body stretch

Other

crossbody stretch performed by an individual

Primary outcomes

  1. shoulder flexion

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of motion of shoulder flexion

  2. shoulder abduction

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of motion of shoulder abduction

  3. shoulder internal rotation

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of motion of shoulder internal rotation

  4. shoulder external rotation

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of motion of shoulder external rotation

  5. hand behind neck

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of hand behind neck

  6. hand behind back

    Time frame: 4 week

    range of hand behind back

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparision of Shoulder Stretches

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 12, 2022

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