The purpose of this study is to determine if stabilizing the scapula (shoulder blade) during a common shoulder stretch is more effective at improving shoulder range of motion than not stabilizing the scapula. Investigators hypothesize that scapular stabilization during horizontal adduction stretching will demonstrate greater gains in shoulder range of motion than stretching without scapular stabilization.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Scapular is stabilized during manual horizontal adduction stretch
Scapula stabilization is not performed during horizontal adduction stretch
Triangle Volleyball Club Inc.
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Change in Posterior Shoulder Tightness
An inclinometer is used to measure posterior shoulder tightness.
Time frame: Change from baseline posterior shoulder tightness to immediately following manual stretching. The baseline is measured, followed by 3 stretches held for 25 seconds and then the follow up measure is taken. This is the conclusion of this measure.
Change in Internal Rotation
An inclinometer is used to measure internal rotation
Time frame: Change from baseline internal rotation to immediately following manual stretching. The baseline is measured, followed by 3 stretches held for 25 seconds and then the follow up measure is taken. This is the conclusion of this measure.
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