Overview
The study is randomized and single -blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International university Lahore. participant selected through non probability convenience sampling technique on 26 fast bowlers which further players were randomly divided into two groups, group A (Experimental group) and group B (Control group), having 13 players in each group. Scapular stabilization exercises along with pectoralis minor stretching were administered in group A whereas generalized shoulder exercises along with self-stretching of shoulder muscles were performed in group B.
Description
It will be randomized controlled trial (RCT) research design at AL Fatah sports complex and Saeed Ajmal cricket academy through non probability convenience sampling technique on 26 fast bowlers which further players were randomly divided into two groups, group A (Experimental group) and group B (Control group), having 13 players in each group. Scapular stabilization exercises along with pectoralis minor stretching were administered in group A whereas generalized shoulder exercises along with self-stretching of shoulder muscles were performed in group B. Assessment will be made by pocket radar, pectoralis minor index and Vernier caliper. There will be 3 sessions in a week for 6 weeks. The baseline scoring will be on 1st day, follow up will be taken at 6th week. Data will be analyzed during SPSS software version 26. After assessing normality of data by Shapiro-Wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
Male fast ballers
- 21-30 years of age
- Duration of playing at least 1 to 2 years
- Dominant side effected
Exclusion Criteria:
- • Old fracture at effected arm
- Any serious injury during treatment
- Patient with cervical spondylosis and neurological abnormalities at effected arm