Comparitive Effects of Reciprocal Inhibtion and Static Stretching Among Female Athletes

Riphah International University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy

Treatments: Other: Static stretching; Other: Reciprocal inhibition

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06696924

REC/RCR and AHS/24/0412

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full 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.

Enrollment: 56 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 17 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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56 participants in 2 patient groups

Reciprocal inhibition

Experimental group

Description:

First Subjects will start doing baseline warmup exercises which are mentioned then they will perform reciprocal inhibition of the serratus muscle in side-lying. After identifying the antagonist muscles of the serratus anterior, which are typically the rhomboids or the middle and lower trapezius. Athletes will perform a gentle contraction of the antagonist's muscles by retracting or squeezing their shoulder blades together. While the antagonist muscles are contracting, we will ask the athlete to simultaneously relax and lengthen the serratus anterior muscle. The patient can achieve this by protracting or pushing their shoulder blades forward and away from each other.

Treatment:

Other: Reciprocal inhibition

Static Stretching

Experimental group

Description:

After performing baseline warmup exercises, Athlete will perform 2 exercises Standing wall stretch and seated cross body stretch

Treatment:

Other: Static stretching