CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States60 participantsStarted 2013-06

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 21 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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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

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in Posterior Shoulder Tightness

Timeframe: 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.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02085200

SponsorNova Southeastern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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