Effects of Motor Control Retraining and Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Females With Scapular Dyskinesia.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age20-40
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

To evaluate the combined effects of motor control retraining and scapular stabilization exercises on pain reduction, muscle strength improvement, and functional enhancement in breastfeeding females diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia, and to determine the effectiveness of this combined approach in addressing their musculoskeletal impairments.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Currently breastfeeding (minimum 3 months postpartum)

Diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia (clinical tests such as the scapular dyskinesis test)

Complaints of shoulder or upper back pain during or after breastfeeding

Disqualifiers

History of shoulder surgery or recent trauma to the shoulder or spine

Neurological disorders affecting upper limb function (cervical radiculopathy).

Musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to scapular dyskinesia (rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder)

Participation in any shoulder rehabilitation program in the past 3 months.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • motor control retraining
  • scapular stabilization exercises

Treatment groups

34 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups