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Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2021

Effect of a novel stretching technique on shoulder range of motion in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficits: a randomized controlled trial.

Omar Gharisia, Everett Lohman, Noha Daher, Alan Eldridge, Amjad Shallan, Hatem Jaber

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Trial report in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03044236 (Effect of a Novel Stretching Technique on Shoulder Range of Motion and Maximum Voluntary Contraction in Overhead Athletes With Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
3.8field-weighted citation impact, top 6% of its field
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2 · The registry

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Effect of a Novel Stretching Technique on Shoulder Range of Motion and Maximum Voluntary Contraction in Overhead Athletes With Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficits: A Randomized Control Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorLoma Linda UniversityRan2017 to 2019Enrolled56ConditionsGlenohumeral Internal Rotation DeficitsArmsStretching
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Omar GharisiaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Everett LohmanDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Noha DaherDepartment of Allied Health Studies, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Alan EldridgeDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Amjad ShallanDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Hatem JaberDepartment of Allied Health Studies, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA. hjaber@llu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2080-4538
Loma Linda University · USCalifornia State University, Northridge · USHashemite University · JO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe cross-body and the modified sleeper stretch have been used to improve posterior shoulder soft tissue flexibility and to increase glenohumeral joint internal rotation (GHJ IR) in overhead athletes. However, due to the inability to stabilize patient's scapula and control GHJ rotation with the cross-body stretch and the potential for subacromial impingement or symptoms' aggravation with the modified sleeper stretch, a new stretching technique (Passive Glenohumeral Internal Rotation with Clam Shell Bridging) was developed as an alternative to these commonly used stretches that may allow for greater stability of the scapula without reproducing symptoms. Thus, the current study aimed to examine and compare a novel stretching technique to the traditional modified sleeper stretch to determine the effect on glenohumeral IR range of motion (ROM) and self-reported pain in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficits (GIRD).

methodsForty-two overhead athletes with GIRD [mean age 25.9 ± 2.6 years, 20 males and 22 females] participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned into either novel stretching group or modified sleeper stretching group. IR ROM was measured with a digital inclinometer before, immediately, and at week 4 post intervention, while pain was measured with Numeric Pain Rating Scale before and at week 4 post intervention.

resultsThere was no significant group by time interaction effect for IR ROM (p = 0.27); however, there was a significant change over time (p < 0.001, η

conclusionBoth stretches appear to be effective at improving IR ROM in overhead athletes with GIRD. However, the novel stretching might be more effective at reducing shoulder pain and thus may be more appropriate for symptomatic patients.

trial registrationProspectively registered in February 6, 2017 under Clinical Trial Registry # NCT03044236 .

Indexed as

Muscle Stretching ExercisesShoulder JointAdultAthletesFemaleHumansMaleRange of Motion, ArticularRotationShoulderYoung AdultGlenohumeral internal rotation deficitsNovel stretch techniqueOverhead athletes

Identifiers

PMID33941143
PMCPMC8091767
OpenAlexW3118249641

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