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Study NCT ID: NCT03421535
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2018-02-05
First Post: 2017-12-30
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Opposite SI Joint Stretching for GIRD
Sponsor: Romano Orthopaedic Center
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Sacroiliac Stretching Improves Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit of the Opposite Shoulder in Baseball Players in a Randomized Control Study
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2018-01
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate if stretching the contralateral sacroiliac (SI) joint improves GIRD in baseball players. Additionally, we aimed to compare our SI joint stretching regiment with a classically described sleeper stretch routine.
Detailed Description: Abstract:

Background:

Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit (GIRD) is a well-documented finding in throwing athletes.

Hypothesis/Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to investigate if stretching the contralateral sacroiliac (SI) joint improves GIRD in baseball players. Additionally, the effect of the SI joint stretch will be compared to that of the classically described sleeper stretch.

Study Design:

Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Methods:

With the athlete supine and arm abducted 90o, internal rotation of both shoulders was measured in 23 minor league baseball players.

Next, each player randomly was assigned to either a control (sleeper stretch of dominant shoulder) or experimental (stretch of the SI joint contralateral to the dominant shoulder) group supervised by a certified athletic trainer. The players performed their own stretches.

Finally, the initial two investigators, unaware of to which group the player was assigned, re-measured the end-range internal rotation of each athlete's dominant shoulder.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: