Can specialized drills beat standard exercises for athlete shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT07726030
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether rotator cuff drills—like plyometric throws and wall dribbles—or progressive resistance band exercises better reduce pain and improve shoulder stability and performance in male overhead athletes with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy. Thirty athletes aged 17 to 35 will follow a 12-week program, with outcomes measured at 6 and 12 weeks. The goal is to identify which exercise approach offers greater relief and functional gains for this common sports injury.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- rotator cuff drills (plyometric medicine ball throws, wall dribbles) and progressive resistance exercises (resistance band exercises with progressive loading)
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves superior, it could point toward a more effective rehabilitation protocol for overhead athletes with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 male athletes, so results may not apply to women or other populations. Both interventions are exercise-based, so risks are low but include muscle soreness or injury.
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Jawad club, Alfatah sports complex
RECRUITINGFaisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan
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