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Investigation Of The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fasilitation Tecniques in Scapular Dyskinesis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Scapular Dyskinesis
Interventions
Other: Exercise, proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition (PNF) techniques
Registration Number
NCT04622800
Lead Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Brief Summary

Scapular dyskinesis is defined as the loss of strength around the scapular muscle, tightness of the pectoralis minor and disruption of scapular movements. Scapular patterns of proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition (PNF) techniques are often preferred in the rehabilitation of scapular dyskinesis. The main principals of PNF applications are defined as the autogenous inhibition, reciprocal inhibition, stress relaxation and gate control theory.The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of scapular PNF patterns on muscular strength and pectoralis minor tightness among individuals with unilateral scapular dyskinesis.

Detailed Description

In order to standardize the measurements while evaluating individuals, the evaluation order will be as follows; The evaluation of minor pectoralis shortness, scapular dyskinesia by video analysis, scapular side shift test and then muscle strength evaluation will be done. The evaluation will be repeated before and 6 weeks after treatment and 12 weeks after treatment.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Application:

Anterior elevation / posterior depression will be performed in the form of repetitive contractions using anterior depression / posterior elevation patterns. There will be 10 repetitions, with a 2-minute rest break between each technique. The treatment will be continued twice a week for a total of 6 weeks. Perceived Effort Scale, which is graded between 0-10, will be used to determine the level of perceived resistance to individuals before each treatment. In order to ensure standardization, the perceived effort level will be set to 5-6 (moderate).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • To be in the age range of 18-30,
  • Being a sedentary,
  • Having type 1 or type 2 scapular dyskinesia.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Has shoulder pain,
  • Acute orthopedic injuries in the last 3 weeks, involving the upper extremity,
  • Having had upper extremity surgery.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Individuals applied with proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition techniquesExercise, proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition (PNF) techniquesNo exercise intervention was made.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Upper trapez and serratus anterior muscle strength ratio and upper trapez and lower trapez muscle strength ratio12 weeks

UT and SA muscle strength ratio (UT/SA) and UT and LT muscle strength ratio (UT/LT) were calculated.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

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Ankara, Other, Turkey

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