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NCT Number: NCT02085200

Scapular Stabilization During Manual Horizontal Adduction Stretches and Its Effect on Increasing Posterior Shoulder Flexibility

The purpose of this study is to determine if stabilizing the scapula (shoulder blade) during a common shoulder stretch is more effective at improving shoulder range of motion than not stabilizing the scapula. Investigators hypothesize that scapular stabilization during horizontal adduction stretching will demonstrate greater gains in shoulder range of motion than stretching without scapular stabilization.

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Key information

Conditions

Posterior Shoulder Tightness

Age range

15 year–21 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Triangle Volleyball Club Inc.

Morrisville, North Carolina, 27560, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • athletes with at least two years of volleyball experience
  • athletes with no current shoulder pain
  • athletes between the ages of 15 and 21
  • athletes with a 10 degree or greater difference in internal rotation between shoulders

Exclusion criteria

  • athletes currently experiencing shoulder pain
  • athletes having less than two years of volleyball experience
  • athletes not meting inclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

horizontal adduction stretch with scapular stabilization

Other

Scapular is stabilized during manual horizontal adduction stretch

Horizontal adduction stretch without scapular stabilization

Other

Scapula stabilization is not performed during horizontal adduction stretch

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Posterior Shoulder Tightness

    Time frame: Change from baseline posterior shoulder tightness to immediately following manual stretching. The baseline is measured, followed by 3 stretches held for 25 seconds and then the follow up measure is taken. This is the conclusion of this measure.

    An inclinometer is used to measure posterior shoulder tightness.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Internal Rotation

    Time frame: Change from baseline internal rotation to immediately following manual stretching. The baseline is measured, followed by 3 stretches held for 25 seconds and then the follow up measure is taken. This is the conclusion of this measure.

    An inclinometer is used to measure internal rotation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nova Southeastern University

Other

Collaborators

  • Southeastern Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Shoulder Center
  • Triangle Volleyball, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Scapular Stabilization During Horizontal Adduction Stretching on Passive Internal Rotation and Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Young Female Volleyball Athletes.

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Mar 12, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 12, 2014

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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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