Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch

Shoulder Stertching

Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch

Background: Posterior capsular tightness (PCT) is a problem frequently seen in shoulder disorder. PCT leads to variation in scapular and humeral kinematics. Two techniques considered in our study for regaining normal range of motion at shoulder joint and improving PCT, one is the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch (PPCS) & the other one is cross body stretch (CBS) Objective: The aim of our study id to compare the short term effect of PPCS versus CBS on range of motion on shoulder joint in healthy individuals. And to evaluate the feedback of subjects regarding both the interventions.

Methodology: Through RCT 30 asymptomatic subjects (15 males, 15 females) . A simple random sampling technique was used. Subjects were screen through a functional movement screening tool. The change in hand behind neck and hand behind back will be measured through measuring tape. Shoulder ROM and functional movements for both the stretches will be campared

Results:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age groups of males and females including 20-35 years
• Subjects who fall in grade 1 and 2 of functional movement screening of shoulder during the screening process.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individual with shoulder pain, fracture or dislocation less than 1 year
• Individuals with any known shoulder pathology
• Subjects receiving current physiotherapy treatment
• Subjects having enough range of motion( can reach T2 hand behind neck)