To compare the effect of muscle energy technique and modified cross-body stretching in individuals with posterior capsule tightness of shoulder

Completed

• Conditions: Posterior shoulder capsule tightness

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/12/038593
• Lead Sponsor: Nitte Deemed to be University

Brief Summary

Muscle energy technique and modified cross-body stretching have been found to be efective in treating posterior shoulder capsule tightness but they haven not been compared between each other. The aim of this study is to do a comparison between the interventions and to determine the most effective treatment among the two.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-12-15
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-15
• Study Completion: 2023-08-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 63

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit > 10 degrees.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with shoulder pain and related symptoms.
• History of shoulder injury.
• History of shoulder dislocation.
• Individuals who are indulged regularly in pilates, yoga or going to gym.
• Full thickness rotator cuff tear.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Universal goniometer	4 weeks
2. Thumb-up-the-back test	4 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Manglore; 🇮🇳 Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Manglore

🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Abhishek Shetty k

Principal investigator

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Abhishek.20ptms01@student.nitte.edu.in