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Comparison of two manual therapy techniques for shoulder pathology among athletes

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/09/045515
Brief Summary

The study was conducted to find out the effects of muscle energy technique and active release technique on overhead throwing athletes between 18-25 years of age who are participating in cricket, volleyball and badminton having glenohumeral internal rotation deficit. Total 87 athletes were screened out of which 42 athletes eligible for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Baseline outcome measure SPADI and ROM taken and participants were divided into three groups. Group A received MET and conventional therapy. Group B received ART and conventional therapy. Group C received conventional therapy only. After 4 weeks of intervention post assessment were taken. Data was analysed by using SPSS software. Results of the study showed that the Muscle energy technique is more effective than active release technique in improving shoulder internal rotation ROM, but both the technique has equally effective in improving shoulder function among athletes with GIRD.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
57
Inclusion Criteria

Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit more than 15 degree Overhead throwing athletes.

Exclusion Criteria

Post-surgical case Dominant shoulder instability Dominant shoulder injury.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Range of motionIt will be evaluated after four weeks of intervention
Shoulder pain and disability indexIt will be evaluated after four weeks of intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alvas college of physiotherapy

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Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Alvas college of physiotherapy
🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Debasis Behera
Principal investigator
8018927933
beheradepasis1996@gmail.com

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