RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06992375

Shoulder Manipulation in Volleyball Players

Assessment of the Impact of Shoulder Manipulation on Muscle Strength and Stiffness and Motor Functionality of Volleyball Players During Training


Sponsor

Medical University of Gdansk

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

May 19, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Currently, it is difficult to find studies in the literature assessing the influence of manual therapy on kinetic and kinematic factors for the upper limbs of volleyball players, which in the long run may translate into a reduction in injuries by improving strength and balance in athletes, when planning training or therapy.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • 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 Criteria4

  • 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,

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Interventions

OTHERManual therapy

This technique involves a low-amplitude, high-velocity push on the shoulder joints with an additional two-second tension

OTHERPlacebo

This technique involves a low-amplitude, high-velocity push on the shoulder joints with an additional two-second tension

OTHERExercise

The following exercise will be performed:push-ups


Locations(1)

AZS Central Academic Sports Center in Gdańsk

Gdansk, Poland

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