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Effects of Thoracic Mobilization on Shoulder Range of Motion

NCT01518504 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2012-11-21

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of thoracic spine joint manipulation versus a sham intervention on active and passive shoulder flexion (elevation), external rotation, and internal rotation range of motion.

Conditions

  • Shoulder Range of Motion in Healthy Individuals

Interventions

OTHER

Thoracic Mobilization

The subject will be in a prone position and the physical therapist will first identify the upper thoracic spine region. The physical therapist will then cross his or her hands and place them on opposite sides of the spinous processes using the pisiforms as the contact area. The subject will be asked to exhale and upon exhalation the physical therapist will apply a small amplitude, quick thrust at end of range.

OTHER

Sham

The subject will be in a prone position and the physical therapist will first identify the upper thoracic spine region. The physical therapist will then cross his or her hands and place them on opposite sides of the spinous processes using the pisiforms as the contact area. The subject will be asked to exhale and upon exhalation the physical therapist will not apply any other force than light hand contact.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Creighton University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Terry L Grindstaff, PHD,PT,ATC · Creighton University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-12-31
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2012-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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