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NCT Number: NCT04775628

Forces and Translation Distance During an Inferior Glide of the Shoulder

This study evaluates the force and translation distance in the GH joint during a manual inferior glide of the humerus.

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Key information

Conditions

Asymptomatic Condition Asymptomatic Diseases Disease Attributes Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, 33965, United States

About this study

There has been limited research on how the variance of force affects MT outcomes and what the best practices of MT should be. No specific force threshold necessary to achieve a predetermined translational distance within the joint has been quantified within the literature. The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of force necessary to perform an inferior glide to the glenohumeral joint and reach to end-range. A secondary aim was to determine the impact of co-variables, such as gender, height, weight, and age, on the amount of force required to translate the humeral head within the glenohumeral joint. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging using the GE LogiQe was used to measure the translation of the humeral head. The manipulation force was measured using the Novel Pliance Glove device and software.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy volunteers
  • Able to read the English language fluently

Exclusion criteria

  • a history of injury of the right shoulder
  • right shoulder surgery
  • presence of shoulder pain
  • comorbidities affecting natural ROM within the dominant shoulder

Treatment and study plan

Inferior glide humerus in GH joint

Procedure

Supine inferior glide GH joint

Primary outcomes

  1. Translation

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Measured in mm using MSK Ultrasound

  2. Force measure

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Force measure during inferior glide using Novel Pliance Glove

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dr. Rob Sillevis,

Other

Collaborators

  • Arie van Duijn
  • Eric Shamus
  • J.P Speare
  • Mitchell Todd

Registry information

Official study title

Forces and Translation Distance During an Inferior Glide of the Shoulder in Healthy Subjects Measured With the Novel Pliance Glove and Ultrasound Imaging

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
Mar 1, 2021
Registry last updated
Apr 7, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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