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I am comparing two shoulder stretching to reduce shoulder tightness and improve arm function in cricket bowlers

Effectiveness of Sleeper stretch versus Passive stretch with muscle energy technique to improve posterior shoulder tightness and functional ability in bowlers among university students - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100499
Enrollment
56
Registered
2026-01-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: -

Interventions

Intervention1: Sleeper Stretch given to improve posterior shoulder tightness: 6 weeks Control Intervention1: Passive Stretch given to improve posterior shoulder tightness: 6 weeks

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: male and female cricket bowlers aged of 18 to 35 years. diagnosed with posterior shoulder tightness and glenohumeral internal rotation defect. shoulder internal rotation loss greater than 20 degrees compared to non dominant side

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with acute shoulder injuries or fractures. Recent shoulder surgery within the past 6 months. current participation in other physiotherapy treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder internal rotation ROM- measured using a goniometerTimepoint: 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
DASH questionnaireTimepoint: 6 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Raghu Vamshi

Malla Reddy University

ganaparthi.swathi@mallareddyuniversity.ac.in8247764969

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026