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Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Glenohumeral Subluxation
Glenohumeral Dysplasia
Acromioclavicular; Sprain (Strain)
Shoulder Pain
Posterior Capsule Tear
Flexion Contracture
Shoulder Impingement
Adhesive Capsulitis
Rotator Cuff Tears
Internal Rotation Contracture-shoulder
Interventions
Other: cross body stretch
Other: pragmatic posterior capsular stretch
Registration Number
NCT04901780
Lead Sponsor
Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Brief Summary

Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch

Detailed Description

Background: Posterior capsular tightness (PCT) is a problem frequently seen in shoulder disorder. PCT leads to variation in scapular and humeral kinematics. Two techniques considered in our study for regaining normal range of motion at shoulder joint and improving PCT, one is the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch (PPCS) \& the other one is cross body stretch (CBS) Objective: The aim of our study id to compare the short term effect of PPCS versus CBS on range of motion on shoulder joint in healthy individuals. And to evaluate the feedback of subjects regarding both the interventions.

Methodology: Through RCT 30 asymptomatic subjects (15 males, 15 females) . A simple random sampling technique was used. Subjects were screen through a functional movement screening tool. The change in hand behind neck and hand behind back will be measured through measuring tape. Shoulder ROM and functional movements for both the stretches will be campared

Results:

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age groups of males and females including 20-35 years
  • Subjects who fall in grade 1 and 2 of functional movement screening of shoulder during the screening process.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individual with shoulder pain, fracture or dislocation less than 1 year
  • Individuals with any known shoulder pathology
  • Subjects receiving current physiotherapy treatment
  • Subjects having enough range of motion( can reach T2 hand behind neck)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CBScross body stretchCross arm stretch gave to individuals
PPCSpragmatic posterior capsular stretchNovel intervention
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
hand behind neck4 week

range of hand behind neck

shoulder flexion4 week

range of motion of shoulder flexion

shoulder abduction4 week

range of motion of shoulder abduction

shoulder internal rotation4 week

range of motion of shoulder internal rotation

shoulder external rotation4 week

range of motion of shoulder external rotation

hand behind back4 week

range of hand behind back

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

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Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa, Pakistan

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