Comparitive Effects of Reciprocal Inhibtion and Static Stretching Among Female Athletes

February 10, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition and Static Stretching on Serratus Anterior Muscle on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Ability Among Female Amateur Athletes.

The aim of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of Reciprocal Inhibition and Static Stretching on Serratus anterior Muscle on Pain, range of Motion, and Functional ability among Female Amateur Athletes

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

There is an absence of extensive studies comparing the effects of reciprocal inhibition and static stretching specifically on the serratus anterior muscle among female amateur athletes. While some research exists on the general effects of these techniques, there is a gap in gender-specific studies and their application to amateur athletes. By conducting more detailed research in this area, we can better understand how these affect athletes, their pain levels, range of motion, and overall functional ability. This would provide valuable insights for designing warm-up routines and optimizing performance for female amateur athletes.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

56

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 05450
        • Pakistan Sports Board

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Females
  • Ages between 17-30 years
  • Amateur athletes ( badminton, weight lifting, Volleyball, tennis)
  • Pain in the upper limb ( Moderate pain 5-6 level on NPRS scale)
  • To check Serratus anterior ( females with strength test positive and shakiness weakness on pressing or overhead activities )
  • Overhead range of motion of the shoulder ( those with less than 180 degrees)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Fractures
  • Musculoskeletal problems ( radiculopathy, myelopathy, inflammatory arthritis)
  • International athletes
  • Recent surgery thoracic spine

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Reciprocal inhibition
First Subjects will start doing baseline warmup exercises which are mentioned then they will perform reciprocal inhibition of the serratus muscle in side-lying. After identifying the antagonist muscles of the serratus anterior, which are typically the rhomboids or the middle and lower trapezius. Athletes will perform a gentle contraction of the antagonist's muscles by retracting or squeezing their shoulder blades together. While the antagonist muscles are contracting, we will ask the athlete to simultaneously relax and lengthen the serratus anterior muscle. The patient can achieve this by protracting or pushing their shoulder blades forward and away from each other.
Other: Reciprocal inhibition
First Subjects will start doing baseline warmup exercises which are mentioned then they will perform reciprocal inhibition of the serratus muscle in supine or side-lying. After identifying the antagonist muscles of the serratus anterior, which are typically the rhomboids or the middle and lower trapezius. Athletes will perform a gentle contraction of the antagonist's muscles by retracting or squeezing their shoulder blades together. While the antagonist muscles are contracting, we will ask the athlete to simultaneously relax and lengthen the serratus anterior muscle. The patient can achieve this by protracting or pushing their shoulder blades forward and away from each other.
Experimental: Static Stretching
After performing baseline warmup exercises, Athlete will perform 2 exercises Standing wall stretch and seated cross body stretch
Other: Static stretching

Subjects will perform 2 stretches

  1. Standing Wall Stretch: Stand facing a wall with your feet about hip-width apart. Place their palms on the wall at shoulder height, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. will Lean their body forward, keeping their arms straight, until feel a stretch in their serratus anterior. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds, then slowly release. Instead of using a wall or object, the athlete will use their opposite hand to hold the stretched arm in position.
  2. Seated Cross-Body Stretch: Sit on the edge of a chair or bench. Cross one arm over your chest, placing your hand on the opposite shoulder. The athlete will use the other hand to gently pull the crossed arm closer to your body, feeling a stretch in the serratus anterior. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds or more, and then switch sides and repeat.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
For measuring pain, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used. The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable"). This will be asked prior to exercise and after 6 weeks .
6 weeks
Range of motion
Time Frame: 6 weeks
It will be assessed using a goniometer for the shoulder before starting the exercises and after 6 weeks.
6 weeks
Upper Extremity Functional Scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
It is a questionnaire related to daily activities which are asked by athletes who have upper extremity issues to check in which activity they are facing issues.
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Areeza hamid, DPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 24, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 15, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

November 20, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR and AHS/24/0412

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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