A study to compare the effects of Yoga and Scapular or shoulder blade strengthening exercises, when combined with PRRT therapy, on pain, movement, strength, and balance in overhead athletes (like volleyball or badminton players) who have shoulder impingement.

Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Yoga Vs Scapular Stabilization Exercises along with Primal Reflex Release Technique on Musculoskeletal Performance (Mobility, Strength and Balance) and Pain in Overhead Athletes with Subacromial Impingement - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/106273

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F- Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology

Interventions

Intervention1: one receiving yoga combined with PRRT: The intervention will last six weeks, with yoga or scapular stabilization exercises conducted three sessions per week and PRRT administered one se

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Overhead athletes with subacromial impingement syndrome. Athletes able to comprehend English or local language for assessment and instruction. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. Positive Neer s Test, Hawkin s Sign for screening and Jobe s Test for conformation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of shoulder surgery or fractures in the past 12 months. Full thickness rotator cuff tears or other major shoulder pathologies. Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb. Systemic inflammatory conditions e.g. rheumatoid arthritis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Balance is assessed using Upper Quarter Y Balance Test, Shoulder mobility by FMS shoulder mobility, Muscle strength by measured with DAVID with G460 & G640 which is an Isometric Strength testing devices, Pain by NPRS.Timepoint: every week for 6 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
functional outcomesTimepoint: every week for 6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJasmine Kaur Chawla

Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies

jasminekaur.sahs@mriu.edu.in9888263684

Outcome results

None listed

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