Stretch away shoulder pain: new study tests sleeper stretch for CrossFit athletes

NCT ID NCT06720155

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a specific stretch called the sleeper stretch can help CrossFit athletes with shoulder pain move better and perform stronger. Twenty-six regular CrossFit participants were included, and researchers measured their shoulder strength and function. The goal was to see if this simple stretch could ease pain and improve performance without surgery or medication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Driftless CrossFit

    Onalaska, Wisconsin, 54650, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse

    La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States