Which shoulder stretch works best for cricket players?

NCT ID NCT07637916

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy techniques for athletes with tightness in the back of the shoulder, a common issue in overhead sports like cricket. 34 athletes will receive either Kaltenborn joint mobilization or a specific stretch for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and daily function to see which treatment works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Kaltenborn joint mobilization and pragmatic posterior capsular stretch
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which physical therapy technique better relieves shoulder tightness and pain in athletes, improving their function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The treatments are manual therapies, so outcomes depend on the therapist's skill.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

JOINT DISEASES JOINT RANGE OF MOTION POSTERIOR CAPSULE TIGHTNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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