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To compare the effect of muscle energy technique and modified cross-body stretching in individuals with posterior capsule tightness of shoulder

Comparison between muscle energy technique and modified cross-body stretching in individuals with posterior shoulder capsule tightness : A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/12/038593
Enrollment
63
Registered
2021-12-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Muscle energy technique stretching procedure: The participants of this group will be given muscle energy technique. Post Isometric Relaxation type of MET will be given. Position of the

Sponsors

Nitte Deemed to be University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit > 10 degrees.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with shoulder pain and related symptoms. 2. History of shoulder injury. 3. History of shoulder dislocation. 4. Individuals who are indulged regularly in pilates, yoga or going to gym. 5. Athletes. 6. Full thickness rotator cuff tear.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Universal goniometer 2. Thumb-up-the-back test Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAbhishek Shetty k

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

saumyasri2000@nitte.edu.in9740244077

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026