Manual therapy for improving shoulder function in volleyball players

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of manual therapy on the shoulder function of volleyball players, focusing on kinetic and kinematic factors that may influence performance and injury prevention. Participants will undergo interventions including manual therapy, a placebo, and exercise to assess improvements in muscle strength and balance. The goal is to determine if these interventions can lead to better athletic performance and reduced injury rates among players. The study aims to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the impact of manual therapy on upper limb function in this specific athletic population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy individuals who are over 18 years old,
* a player from the AZS volleyball league,
* a player who regularly competes in the league,
* expressing informed consent to participate in the study and undertaking to comply with the track regulations and wear a helmet.

Exclusion Criteria:

* lack of volunteer consent,
* previous surgeries of the upper, lower limb and spine,
* other upper limb injuries in the last 6 months,
* pain limiting participation in the study,

Where it's running

• AZS Central Academic Sports Center in Gdańsk
  Gdansk, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Rafał Studnicki, PhD
• Email: rafal.studnicki@gumed.edu.pl
• Phone: 583491509

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.