Status:
COMPLETED
Combined Effects of Manual Therapy on the Shoulder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Hartford
Conditions:
Range of Motion
Manual Therapies
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Interventions including glenohumeral mobilization, sleeper stretches, and thoracic manipulation have been proposed for individuals with loss of shoulder range of motion (ROM). However, the effect of t...
Detailed Description
Forty individuals with a loss of internal rotation (IR) ROM will be recruited and randomized to one of two interventions at the first session: either posterior glenohumeral mobilization or internal ro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- loss of IR of 15 degrees of greater compared to contralateral shoulder
Exclusion
- currently neck/upper back pain,
- history of spinal fractures,
- numbness/altered sensation of the arms or legs,
- whiplash injury within the prior 6 weeks,
- infections of the spine,
- currently pregnant/possibly pregnant,
- known osteoporosis,
- Rheumatoid arthritis,
- previous spine surgery,
- currently receiving Workman's Compensation,
- any pending litigation regarding a neck or shoulder injury,
- history of oral corticosteroids in the prior 6 months,
- history of shoulder fractures,
- Current treatment for cancer,
- Prior history of cancer involving the spine/shoulder,
- any history of coagulation disorders.
- Individuals with a history of shoulder surgery will reviewed on a case by case basis.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 31 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04777370
Start Date
March 31 2021
End Date
June 30 2021
Last Update
July 7 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06117