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Shoulder Position in Volleyball Players With Shoulder Pain

Completed
Conditions
Shoulder Pain
Registration Number
NCT02946112
Lead Sponsor
Cardenal Herrera University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between shoulder position and the presence of pain in volleyball players. To do this, will be measured pain sensation and the position of acromion process

Detailed Description

The position is defined as the alignment of body segments at a given time. The assessment of the position is part of the physical examination. Recent studies have shown that photometry can be a reliable method to assess posture. The measurement of angles can identify situations as the forward position of the head and shoulder protraction.

The aim of this study is to assess the position of the shoulder, using photometry by the measurement of angle between acromion process and seventh cervical vertebra, and the relationship with the presence of pain in volleyball players.

For this study will be recruited thirty nine volleyball players. The variables measured are pain sensation registered with a visual analog scale and the position of acromion process measurement with photometry

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
39
Inclusion Criteria
  • over 16 years old
  • minimum of 3 days per week of training
  • with or without shoulder pain
Exclusion Criteria
  • less than 1 year practicing volleyball

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Photometry to measure shoulder positionOnce, at baseline
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual analog scale to measure pain levelsOnce, at baseline
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