Abstract
Purpose: To examine the immediate effect on joint position sense and range of motion of posterior capsule stretching exercise, which is recommended after glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) that can be seen in healthy individuals. Methods: The study included 28 healthy individuals who met the inclusion criteria and were diagnosed with GIRD via goniometric measurements. In order to measure the joint position sense, the angle repetition test was performed using a laser pointer, and the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder joints was measured via goniometer. After the measurements in both of the shoulders were completed, the posterior capsule stretching exercise was demonstrated for the extremity where the deficit was detected. After the exercise was completed, the measurements were repeated for both of the shoulders. The study included 28 healthy individuals who met the inclusion criteria and were diagnosed with GIRD via goniometric measurements. In order to measure the joint position sense, the angle repetition test was performed using a laser pointer, and the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder joints was measured via goniometer. After the measurements in both of the shoulders were completed, the posterior capsule stretching exercise was demonstrated for the extremity where the deficit was detected. After the exercise was completed, the measurements were repeated for both of the shoulders. Results: At the end of the study, while no significant immediate change was found in joint position sense in the study group (p=0.28), significant immediate changes were determined in internal rotation (p=0.00), external rotation (p=0.021) and horizontal adduction ranges (p=0.003). Conclusion: GIRD is a condition that can be observed in healthy individuals. Posterior capsule stretching exercise immediately decreases the GIRD, but does not affect the joint position sense. The long-term effects can be examined in further studies.
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