The effects of pelvic alignment versus hip joint mobility on shoulder internal rotation deficit and torque production – A blinded randomized controlled study

•Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) is affected by limited hip mobility.•Hip joint mechanics also are affected by pelvic alignment.•Is GIRD more associated with limited hip mobility or pelvic malalignment.•Exercises for pelvic alignment are more effective for GIRD than exercises for hip....

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Published in:Physical therapy in sport 2018-11, Vol.34, p.164-173
Main Authors: Nourbakhsh, Mohammad Reza, Bluestein, Ashley, Power, Richard, Underwood, Shaun, White, Leanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baseball
Hip joint
Physical therapy
Review boards
Shoulder
Sports medicine
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Summary:•Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) is affected by limited hip mobility.•Hip joint mechanics also are affected by pelvic alignment.•Is GIRD more associated with limited hip mobility or pelvic malalignment.•Exercises for pelvic alignment are more effective for GIRD than exercises for hip.
ISSN:1466-853X
1873-1600
DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.10.002