Functional Movement Analysis (FMS) of Diaphragmatic Breathing-Immediate Effect on Shoulder Mobility

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Shoulder Pain; Diaphragm Issues
• Interventions: Procedure: Diaphragmatic Breathing; Other: Shoulder Mobility

• Registration Number: NCT05748522
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Brief Summary

The diaphragm is defined as a thin, smooth muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The shoulder and diaphragm muscle have a clear relationship through innervation and myofascial tissue connection. Fascia is often neglected medically, rehabilitatively, or performance as the underlying cause of problems. Bones, organs, and muscles appear to float in the fascial web, a continuous three-dimensional system of connective tissue. Plastic and viscoelastic properties, which can change tension and shape under the influence of manual techniques and movement retraining, ensure that the structural changes are reversible. Functional Movement Analysis (FMS) is a screening system that aims to predict the risk of injury and functional deficiencies. FMS consists of 7 basic motion component tests. It is scored on a scale of zero to three and creates a composite score whose sum ranges from 0 to 21 points. One of the 7 motion models evaluated is shoulder mobility. According to the results of this study, people who perform activities that require shoulder mobility will be guided as to whether the use of diaphragmatic breathing will be effective for preparation, rehabilitation or performance improvement. The aim of the study was to observe whether shoulder mobility increased in healthy individuals taught diaphragm breathing compared to the control group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-10-12
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-22
• Study Completion: 2022-12-20
• Study First Submitted: 2023-02-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-02-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-02-28
• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

• Volunteer to participate in the study
• Individuals between the ages of 18-30

Exclusion Criteria

• Have a musculoskeletal injury/operation involving the shoulder area in the last 6 months
• Using drugs that can affect the respiratory system
• Have received aerobic exercise training in the last 6 weeks

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Shoulder Mobility	Diaphragmatic Breathing	It is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands. This type of reach test has been described as a tool for measuring glenohumeral joint (GH) mobility through functional shoulder movements.
Diaphragmatic Breathing	Shoulder Mobility	The participant lies on his back. He places his hands horizontally on the lowest part of the ribs. While inhaling, he is asked to inflate his stomach towards the bottom of his hands. It is taught that during breathing, the abdomen should swell rather than the rib cage, and the ribs should open outwards. Breath is taken through the nose, blown slowly through the mouth.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Shoulder Mobility Measurement	4 weeks	It is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Etlik, Turkey