Journal of Physical Therapy Science
Online ISSN : 2187-5626
Print ISSN : 0915-5287
ISSN-L : 0915-5287
Original Article
Immediate effects of an end-range mobilization technique on shoulder range of motion and skin temperature in individuals with posterior shoulder tightness
Il-Young YuIn-Gui JungMin-Hyeok KangDong-Kyu LeeJae-Seop Oh
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2015 Volume 27 Issue 6 Pages 1723-1725

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[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of an end-range mobilization technique on the range of motion of the glenohumeral internal rotation and the skin temperature of the shoulder in individuals with posterior shoulder tightness. [Subjects] Thirteen subjects with posterior shoulder tightness who had glenohumeral internal rotation deficit ≥ 15° participated. [Methods] All subjects underwent glenohumeral joint end-range mobilization intervention. The internal rotation range of motion of the glenohumeral joint was measured by a goniometer and the shoulder skin temperature was measured by a digital infrared thermographic imaging device before and immediately after the intervention. Paired t-tests were used to analyze the differences in these parameter pre and post-intervention. [Results] The glenohumeral internal rotation range of motion and skin temperature of the posterolateral shoulder in increased significantly post-intervention. [Conclusion] The end-range mobilization technique is effective for increasing the glenohumeral internal rotation range of motion and skin temperature of the shoulder in individuals with posterior shoulder tightness.

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