Which stretching technique is effective in decreasing glenohumeral internal rotation deficit?

Guney, HANDE; KARABICAK, G.; Pekyavas, N.; TEKER, B.; GUNAYDIN, O.; BALD, P.; BALTACI, G.

Which stretching technique is effective in decreasing glenohumeral internal rotation deficit?

Guney H., KARABICAK G. O., Pekyavas N. O., TEKER B., GUNAYDIN O. E., BALD P., ...More

MEDICINA DELLO SPORT, vol.68, no.2, pp.291-302, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 68 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2015
Journal Name: MEDICINA DELLO SPORT
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.291-302
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. Aim of the present study was to compare improvement in glenohumeral internal rotation deficiency (GIRD) and posterior capsule tightness (PCT) with the use of three different stretching techniques, the "manual stretching", the "sleeper stretch" and the "cross body stretch" in individuals with GIRD.