A study comparing the effects of scapular stabilization exercises and conventional exercises on shoulder range of motion and grip strength in college students with high smartphone dependency.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Smartphone addiction

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/086332
• Lead Sponsor: Nitte Institute of physiotherapy

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of scapular stabilization exercises on shoulder range of motion (ROM) and grip strength in college students with high smartphone dependency. A total of 50 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to either an experimental or control group using a computer-generated randomization system. Baseline measurements of shoulder ROM (goniometer) and grip strength (hand-held dynamometer) will be recorded before intervention. The experimental group will undergo a three-week scapular stabilization program (three sessions per week, 20 minutes per session) focusing on strengthening the serratus anterior, trapezius, and rhomboids. The control group will receive conventional therapy, including upper body stretching, neck isometric exercises, shoulder rolls, and ROM exercises (three sessions per week, 10 minutes per session). Post-intervention assessments will be conducted immediately and at a two-month follow-up to analyze both short- and long-term effects of the intervention. The study ensures participant safety, proper exercise performance, and adherence monitoring throughout the program.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-05
• Study Start: 2025-05-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Age 18-25 years 2.
• Students with forward head with CVA less than 50 3.
• Students with rounded shoulder by checking the scapular index 4.
• Moderate to high smartphone dependency using the SAS-SV (females with more than 33 and males with more than 31 score) 5.
• Both males and females.

Exclusion Criteria

• Pre-existing Shoulder or Upper Limb Injury 2.
• Neurological Conditions 3.
• Students undergoing other physiotherapy treatment 4.
• Severe Musculoskeletal Deformities 5.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
GONIOMETER AND HAND-HELD DYNAMOMETER	APRIL 2025 TO FEBRUARY 2026

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nitte Institue of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Nitte Institue of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Diya Mathew

Principal investigator

9947355217

diyaalappatt@gmail.com