Comparing Two Shoulder Treatments for Athletes

Many athletes who play overhead sports like cricket develop tightness in the back of the shoulder. This causes pain and makes it hard to lift the arm. This study will compare two common physical therapy treatments: Kaltenborn joint mobilization (a specific manual therapy glide) versus a Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch (a specific stretching technique). We want to see which one works better for pain, range of motion, and daily function. 28 athletes will be treated for 4 weeks, and we will measure their progress using a goniometer and the SPADI questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female athletes * Positive GIRD test * Age 22-40 years * Overhead throwing athletes (Cricketers) * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Fracture * Recent shoulder injury (last 6 months) * History of shoulder surgery * Osteoarthritis * Peripheral nerve injuries