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CTRI/2021/12/038593CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison between muscle energy technique and modified cross-body stretching in individuals with posterior shoulder capsule tightness : A randomized controlled trial.

Nitte Deemed to be University1 site in 1 country63 target enrollmentStarted: December 15, 2021Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
63
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
1. Universal goniometer
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Study Overview

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.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Permuted block randomization, fixed
Masking
Outcome Assessor Blinded

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
19.00 Year(s) to 24.00 Year(s) (—)
Sex
All

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.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

1. Universal goniometer

Time Frame: 4 weeks

2. Thumb-up-the-back test

Time Frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Nitte Deemed to be University
Sponsor Class
Research institution and hospital

Study Sites (1)

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