The sham condition replicated the treatment condition except for the hand positioning. The therapist stood on the opposite side of the participant and placed one hand along the clavicle and sternum and the other on the posterior aspect of the humeral head of the affected shoulder. A simulated anterior glide was performed but with minimal pressure actually applied. The participant was asked to elevate the affected shoulder in the plane of the scapula through half of their available pain-free range to minimize the likelihood of pain provocation. The number of repetitions and sets were as per the treatment group.