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The effect of TECAR Therapy on tightness of latissimus dorsi observed during Over Head Squat Examination and Functional performance in Overhead Athletes : A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Effectiveness Of TECAR Therapy Over Latissimus Dorsi On Arm-fall Observed During Overhead Squat Assessment And Functional Performance Among Overhead Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/11/047145
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-11-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: TECAR Therapy and Self MFR: TECAR Therapy will be given over tight Latissimus Dorsi muscle according to set doses (CET Mode) for 2 weeks (3 sessions /week) for duration of 10 minutes, t

Sponsors

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Overhead Athlete (basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, cricket bowlers) Training frequency of 3 days per week for more than 1 year Male and Female athletes under specified age range Athlete with the positive test for Latissimus dorsi tightness

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pacemaker and Sensitivity to High temperatures Metal implants Recent fractures Angina pectoris Cardiovascular pathologies or Artificial valves

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Overhead Squat Assessment using Kinovea SoftwareTimepoint: 20 minutes—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion of Shoulder including flexion, extension, abduction, internal and external rotationTimepoint: 15 minutes;Seated Medicine Ball TestTimepoint: 5 minutes—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sharath V Babu

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy

sharathcrisp@gmail.com9049624166

Outcome results

None listed

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