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Comparing Two Shoulder Treatments for Athletes
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
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.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Kaltenborn Joint Mobilization (Posterior Glide) Versus Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch on Pain, Limited ROM and Functional Disability in Athletes With Posterior Capsule Tightness
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
22 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Kaltenborn Joint Mobilization
Kaltenborn Grade III sustained posterior glide with lateral distraction. Applied to the glenohumeral joint for 15 minutes per session, 3x/week for 4 weeks.
Pragmatic Capsular Stretch
Side-lying stretch combining medial rotation, extension, and traction. Held for 30 seconds with deep breathing, repeated for 15 minutes total per session, 3x/week for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan