Sacroiliac Stretching Improves Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit of the Opposite Shoulder in Baseball Players in a Randomized Control Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 23
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Shoulder internal ROM after stretching opposite SI joint
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to investigate if stretching the contralateral sacroiliac (SI) joint improves GIRD in baseball players. Additionally, we aimed to compare our SI joint stretching regiment with a classically described sleeper stretch routine.
详细描述
Abstract:
Background:
Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit (GIRD) is a well-documented finding in throwing athletes.
Hypothesis/Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to investigate if stretching the contralateral sacroiliac (SI) joint improves GIRD in baseball players. Additionally, the effect of the SI joint stretch will be compared to that of the classically described sleeper stretch.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Each player was randomly assigned to either a sleeper stretch group or an opposite SI joint stretch group. The investigators were blinded to the treatment groups.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 23 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •All members a minor league baseball team
排除标准
- •Any active shoulder or back injury or history of shoulder or back injury
研究组 & 干预措施
Sleeper stretch group
A certified athletic trainer supervised and observed the athlete as he performed the sleeper stretch on his dominant shoulder.
干预措施: Sleeper Stretch (Procedure)
Opposite SI joint Stretch
A certified athletic trainer supervised and observed the athlete as he performed the SI joint stretch opposite his dominant shoulder.
干预措施: Opposite SI joint Stretch (Procedure)
结局指标
主要结局
Shoulder internal ROM after stretching opposite SI joint
时间窗: Measurement made within 30 minutes of stretching
Internal range of motion of dominant shoulder after stretching opposite SI joint
次要结局
- Shoulder Internal ROM after sleeper stretch(Measurement made with 30 minutes of stretching)
研究者
Victor Romano, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Romano Orthopaedic Center