Effectiveness of Scapular Exercises Compared to Conventional Treatment in Shoulder Pain

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Shoulder Pain; Scapular Dyskinesis

• Registration Number: NCT06890000
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-17
• Study Start: 2025-03-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-26
• Primary Completion: 2026-03-01
• Study Completion: 2026-10-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• 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

Exclusion Criteria

• 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
• Having a major rotator cuff muscle tear
• Having a diagnosis of calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Having a neurological or rheumatological disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI)	Baseline and at 6 week	SPADI is a self reported outcome for shoulder disorders. SPADI includes 13 questions. Scores range from 0 to 100. The higher a patient scores on the SPADI, the greater the level of pain/disability.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Global Rate of Change	Baseline and at 6 week	GRoC is a reliable assessment method with 11 levels, frequently used to track changes in a participant's condition. Participants who selected the top two categories (much better and very much better) were considered recovered.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universtiy of Health Sciences - Gülhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey