Comparison of pectoralis minor stretch and myofascial release in shoulder impingement in tennis players

Effects of Pectoralis minor stretch with and without Myofascial release on pain, range of motion and functional performance in Tennis players with Sub-acromial impingement

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210811052138N5

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-15

Start date

2023-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-01

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Conditions

Sub-acromial Impingement. Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Pectoralis minor stretch after baseline treatment of hot pack. Subject begin in a standing upright position in the center of a doorway. With the elbow bent, place

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 28 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who show positive Neer sign, Hawkins-Kennedy test, Empty can test. ROM reduced 10 degrees IR. NPRS indicating 4-6 Shoulder pain and discomfort due to overhead Activities Males & females both

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Non athletes Players having any systemic and musculoskeletal disease or any recent trauma or dislocation Excluded if they had Ligament laxity based on Positive Sulcus Test, had Apprehension during Apprehension Test Bilateral shoulder pain History of Intra-articular injection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Baseline treatment - 6 weeks regimen. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain rating scale.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Baseline treatment - 6 weeks regimen. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Functional performance. Timepoint: Baseline treatment - 6 weeks regimen. Method of measurement: SPADI.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactIraj Athar

Riphah International University

erajathar@gmail.com0092

Outcome results

None listed

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