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
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:
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
30
pragmatic posterior stretch is used to increase the length of the posterior capsule
crossbody stretch performed by an individual
Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa, Pakistan
shoulder flexion
range of motion of shoulder flexion
Time frame: 4 week
shoulder abduction
range of motion of shoulder abduction
Time frame: 4 week
shoulder internal rotation
range of motion of shoulder internal rotation
Time frame: 4 week
shoulder external rotation
range of motion of shoulder external rotation
Time frame: 4 week
hand behind neck
range of hand behind neck
Time frame: 4 week
hand behind back
range of hand behind back
Time frame: 4 week
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