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Comparitive Effects of Reciprocal Inhibtion and Static Stretching Among Female Athletes

Pakistan56 participantsStarted 2024-05-24

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of Reciprocal Inhibition and Static Stretching on Serratus anterior Muscle on Pain, range of Motion, and Functional ability among Female Amateur Athletes

Who can participate

Age range17 Years – 30 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females * Ages between 17-30 years * Amateur athletes ( badminton, weight lifting, Volleyball, tennis) * Pain in the upper limb ( Moderate pain 5-6 level on NPRS scale) * To check Serratus anterior ( females with strength test positive and shakiness weakness on pressing or overhead activities ) * Overhead range of motion of the shoulder ( those with less than 180 degrees) Exclusion Criteria: * Fractures * Musculoskeletal problems ( radiculopathy, myelopathy, inflammatory arthritis) * International athletes * Recent surgery thoracic spine

What they're measuring

Pain scale

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Range of motion

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Upper Extremity Functional Scale

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06696924

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-15

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