Comparing Two Shoulder Treatments for Athletes

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Conditions studied: Posterior Capsule Tightness, Joint Diseases, Joint Range of Motion

In brief

Many athletes who play overhead sports like cricket develop tightness in the back of the shoulder. This causes pain and makes it hard to lift the arm. This study will compare two common physical therapy treatments: Kaltenborn joint mobilization (a specific manual therapy glide) versus a Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch (a specific stretching technique). We want to see which one works better for pain, range of motion, and daily function. 28 athletes will be treated for 4 weeks, and we will measure their progress using a goniometer and the SPADI questionnaire.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07637916

Run by

University of Faisalabad

People needed

34

Starts

2026-06-15

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-10

Who can join

Age: 22 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female athletes
• Positive GIRD test
• Age 22-40 years
• Overhead throwing athletes (Cricketers)
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Fracture
• Recent shoulder injury (last 6 months)
• History of shoulder surgery
• Osteoarthritis
• Peripheral nerve injuries

Where it is running

• The University of Faisalabad — Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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