Comparing the Effects of Pelvic Alignment Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing on Shoulder Range of Motion

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Conditions studied: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit, Pelvic Misalignment, Diaphragmatic Breathing

In brief

The goal of this research study is to compare the effects of pelvic alignment versus diaphragmatic breathing on range of motion in the shoulder joint in both athletic and nonathletic population. The investigators plan to have approximately 45 participants to take part in this study. Subjects will be assigned into three groups. Group 1 will perform both pelvic alignment and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. This group will be used as the standard or control group. Group 2 will perform pelvic alignment exercise only; and Group 3 will perform diaphragmatic exercises only. The shoulder internal rotation range will be assessed in all three groups. Maximal expiratory rate will be measured in group 3 to assure improved diaphragmatic breathing in subjects. The shoulder internal rotation range in group 2 \& 3 will be compared to the shoulder range of motion in the standard group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04255355

Run by

University of North Georgia

People needed

45

Starts

2020-07-30

Expected to finish

2020-10-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-03-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Having a unilateral positive Ober's test
• Having reduced (more than 15 degrees) shoulder internal rotation in the contralateral shoulder

You may not qualify if…

• Having a positive Craig's test
• Having bilateral positive Ober's test
• Structural leg length discrepancies
• Having shoulder pain, back pain or any other musculoskeletal pain or dysfunctions
• Having any other medical conditions that prevents them from performing physical exercise
• Having any respiratory or other medical conditions that prevents them from performing deep breathing and expiratory exercises.

Where it is running

• University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, Georgia, United States

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