Clinical trial NCT06696924: Comparitive Effects of Reciprocal Inhibtion and Static Stretching Among Female Athletes
Official title: Comparative Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition and Static Stretching on Serratus Anterior Muscle on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Ability Among Female Amateur Athletes.
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: Reciprocal inhibition
Static stretching
Serratus Anterior
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-11-20
Enrollment: 56
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 17
Maximum age (years): 30
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The aim of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of Reciprocal Inhibition and Static Stretching on Serratus anterior Muscle on Pain, range of Motion, and Functional ability among Female Amateur Athletes

Detailed description: There is an absence of extensive studies comparing the effects of reciprocal inhibition and static stretching specifically on the serratus anterior muscle among female amateur athletes. While some research exists on the general effects of these techniques, there is a gap in gender-specific studies and their application to amateur athletes. By conducting more detailed research in this area, we can better understand how these affect athletes, their pain levels, range of motion, and overall functional ability. This would provide valuable insights for designing warm-up routines and optimizing performance for female amateur athletes.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Females
* Ages between 17-30 years
* Amateur athletes ( badminton, weight lifting, Volleyball, tennis)
* Pain in the upper limb ( Moderate pain 5-6 level on NPRS scale)
* To check Serratus anterior ( females with strength test positive and shakiness weakness on pressing or overhead activities )
* Overhead range of motion of the shoulder ( those with less than 180 degrees)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Fractures
* Musculoskeletal problems ( radiculopathy, myelopathy, inflammatory arthritis)
* International athletes
* Recent surgery thoracic spine

Primary outcomes:
measure: Pain scale
timeFrame: 6 weeks
measure: Range of motion
timeFrame: 6 weeks
measure: Upper Extremity Functional Scale
timeFrame: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Pakistan Sports Board
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Areeza hamid, DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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