CompletedNot Applicable

Novel Stretching Versus Post Isometric Relaxation Techniques On Shoulder Disability In Athletes

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2022-07-17

Plain-language summary

It was a randomized control trial in which thirty (30) participants having GRID, age between 20-40 years were randomly allocated into two groups i-e NS (Novel stretching) Group (30) and PIR (posterior isometric relaxation techniques) Group (30), February 2022 to March 2022.PIR group received the posterior isometric relaxation techniques (three times a week for one month) and NS group received the Novel stretching (three times a week for one month). IR ROM was measured with a goniometer while pain was measured with Numeric Pain Rating Scale intervention and disability of arm, shoulder and hand was measured with DASH score before, immediately, and at week 4 post intervention.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female * Between the ages of 18 and 40 * Athletes with glenohumeral internal deficit * Basketball, tennis, javelin, squash, swimmers, volleyball, and weightlifter * participated in local and regional sporting events * showed a 10° or higher variation in Internal rotation range of motion between shoulders (dominant versus non-dominant) Exclusion Criteria: * Footballer, cricketer, and hockey player * Recovering from extensive shoulder and elbow surgery that was performed three months ago. * presently undergoing medical intervention for the shoulder * Suffer from a life-threatening illness

What they're measuring

numeric pain rating scale

Timeframe: 4weeks

RANGE OF MOTION

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Disability of arm,shoulder and hand score

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05761990

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-17