CompletedNot Applicable

Effect Of Stretching Programme On Shoulder Performance In Volleyball Players With Posterior Shoulder Tightness

Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2019-03-30

Plain-language summary

When the dominant arm is compared with the non-dominant arm in overhead athletes there is a serious internal rotation limitation in the dominant arm. Due to overhead activity, adaptive changes in shoulder joint mobility and flexibility are indicated. Internal rotation limitation is often associated with increased external rotation. One of the reason of this adaptive change is posterior shoulder tightness which is common in overhead athletes as well as in volleyball players. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of stretching program on the range of motion, flexibility of posterior shoulder muscles and functional performance.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Posterior shoulder tightness ( 15 degree internal rotation limitation compared with non dominant side) * Being a professional volleyball player ( at least 3 years experience in the professional league) * At least having 4 training days in a week * negative impingement tests ( Hawkins, Neer or Jobe) * No shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * Having any shoulder surgery * Having a shoulder injury in last 6 months * Having any neck problem or neck pain * Having a systemic illness * Sublocated shoulder

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What they're measuring

Mean change from baseline in shoulder internal ROM measurement with digital inclometery at 6 weeks

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03893994

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-26

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