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NCT01749553CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of an 8-week Posterior Shoulder Stretch Program on Varsity-level Overhead Athletes

University of Alberta2 sites in 1 country37 target enrollmentStarted: October 2011Last updated:
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Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
37
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

To Determine whether an eight-week posterior shoulder stretch was effective in increasing dominant arm internal rotation(IR) and horizontal adduction (HAd) range of motion (ROM) in a group of overhead athletes identified as having tightness of their posterior shoulder structures.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 25 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •varsity level athletes involved in volleyball, tennis and swimming with internal rotation deficit of greater than or equal to 15 degrees

Exclusion Criteria

  • •previous surgical procedure or fracture of either shoulder or presently receiving treatment for condition affecting either shoulder

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion

Time Frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

  • Rate of change in internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion(0 - 4 weeks and 4 - 8 weeks)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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