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Focusing the Shoulder or Considering the Whole-Body in Volleyball Physiotherapy
Led by University of Trieste · Updated on 2025-08-14
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Shoulder pain can be common in overhead sports, and in particular, in volleyball. Different physiotherapy protocols can be adopted depending on the suspected pathophysiological mechanisms. Despite most of the protocols rely only on the shoulder district, some research suggests that treating the whole-body might produce better results as it could influence kinematic chains and correct muscle imbalances. The aim of this study will be to compare the effects of two physiotherapy protocols (shoulder focus or whole body) compared to only education without physiotherapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Focusing the Shoulder or Considering the Whole-Body in Volleyball Physiotherapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Practicing volleyball for at least 5 years with a training volume of minimum 5 hours per week
You will not qualify if you...
- History of previous surgical intervention or fractures on the shoulder or spine
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Trieste - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Lab
Trieste, Trieste, Italy, 34100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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