Effectiveness of Scapular Exercises Compared To Conventional Treatment in Shoulder Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAnkara Yildirim Beyazıt University

About this trial

The contribution of the scapula to shoulder joint movement is great. The contribution of the scapula bone is more prominent, especially in overhead activities. Therefore, the position and movement of the scapula are generally examined in people with shoulder disease. Scapula-focused exercises are used in patients with shoulder problems. However, some studies focused on the effectiveness of scapula-focused exercises on shoulder problems. Thes studies fundings are controversial. Scapular dyskinesis has not been evaluated in these studies. No study has set the condition of having scapular dyskinesis as an inclusion criterion. Scapular-focused exercises are expected to have a greater effect especially on patients with scapular dyskinesis. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of scapula-focused exercises on patients with shoulder pain and obvious scapular dyskinesis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Having shoulder pain for at least 1 month

Having obvious scapular dyskinesia

Having a shoulder ROM (range of motion) at least 120º

Being 18 years of age or older

Disqualifiers

Having received any shoulder treatment in the last 6 months

Having an acromioclavicular joint problem

Having a diagnosis of frozen shoulder

Having a fracture in the shoulder area

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Scapular Exercise
  • Control (Standard treatment)

Treatment groups

48 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Lead sponsor

Gulhane School of Medicine

Collaborator