Investigating the Effect of Scapula Retraction Exercises on Acromiohumeral Distance Values and Symptoms (Pain and Disability) in Patients With SPS
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Enrollment
- 42
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Acromiohumeral Distance (AHD) measurement
Overview
Brief Summary
Scapula retraction exercises are often recommended as a part of the exercise programs. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of the scapula retraction exercises on acromiohumeral distance (AHD) at varying shoulder abduction angles and to compare asymptomatic subjects. The secondary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of scapula retraction exercises on AHD values and symptoms (pain and disability) in patients with SPS.
Detailed Description
Subacmial pain syndrome (SPS) is a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction in the general population. Exercise interventions is thought as a primary choice in clinical settings. Scapula retraction exercises are commonly recommended as a part of the exercise programs. Applying scapula retraction exercises at varying shoulder abduction angles could restore balance between the scapulothoracic muscles. Since the scapulothoracic muscles dynamically control subacromial space, scapula retraction exercises could further help to maintain AHD during arm elevation.
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of the scapula retraction exercises on acromiohumeral distance (AHD) at varying shoulder abduction angles and to compare asymptomatic subjects. The secondary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of scapula retraction exercises on AHD values and symptoms (pain and disability) in patients with SPS.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Inclusion Criteria:
- •aged between 18-45
- •painful arc of movement during flexion or abduction;
- •positive Neer or Kennedy-Hawkins impingement signs
- •pain on resisted lateral rotation, abduction or empty can test.
Exclusion Criteria
- •previous shoulder surgery;
- •shoulder pain reproduced by neck movement;
- •clinical signs of full-thickness RC tears; or
- •adhesive capsulitis.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Acromiohumeral Distance (AHD) measurement
Time Frame: Acromiohumeral distance values will be recorded at baseline and 8-week follow-up
Acromiohumeral Distance will be recorded at 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° of shoulder abduction, and while they are doing scapular retraction with resistive elastic band at each shoulder position. All assessment will be recorded at baseline and at the end of the eight week rehabilitation sessions
Secondary Outcomes
- pain severity(pain severity will be recorded at baseline and 8-week follow-up)
- disability status(PADI Score will be recorded at baseline and 8-week follow-up)
Investigators
Leyla Eraslan
Principal Investigator
Hacettepe University