Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques Effect on Swimming Performance on Swimmers With Scapular Dyskinesis

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Scapular Dyskinesis
• Interventions: Procedure: Autogenic Inhibition-MET; Procedure: Reciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol

• Registration Number: NCT06202391
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

Swimming can cause shoulder pain due to scapular dyskinesis. Proper scapula movement is necessary for efficient swimming strokes and to avoid injury. Studying the effects of autogenic and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on swimmers with scapular dyskinesis can lead to effective interventions and reduce shoulder injuries

Detailed Description

Efficient swimming strokes require proper positioning of the scapula. Scapular dyskinesis (SD) is a condition where normal scapular kinematics are altered due to injury or changes in muscle activation. Swimmers, who are considered overhead athletes, have risk of developing SD. Even individuals who do not experience symptoms can have SD, and it may lead to future shoulder injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment of this condition can prevent it from progressing and minimize the risk of injury. Additionally, using autogenic and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques can enhance the activation of the appropriate muscles responsible for scapular movement, which can lead to more effective interventions, improved swimming performance, and reduced injury risk. he intervention protocol (Muscle energy techniques to the upper fibers of the Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi) will be conducted for 8-14 minutes over 3 weeks with 12 sessions/4 times a week. Outcomes measure will be assessed after the intervention period and data will be analyzed.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-08-30
• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-01
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 2024-01-11
• Primary Completion: 2024-01-15
• Study Completion: 2024-02-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

• Swimmers with at least four times training per week
• Does not have any shoulder pain or injury or operation to the shoulders
• Positive Scapular Dyskinesis diagnosis test
• Freestyle (also known as a front crawl) swimming stroke

Exclusion criteria:

• Shoulder pain in the last six months
• History of shoulder surgery or fracture within the last six months
• Frequent practice of physical activity in any other sport
• Negative result of the Scapular Dyskinesis test
• Other swimming strokes

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group A (Autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique)	Autogenic Inhibition-MET	12 sessions will be conducted over a period of 4 weeks with 3 days per week Frequency: 12 sessions, four times a week for 3 consecutive weeks Time duration: apporx. 8 to 10 minutes
Group B (Reciprocal inhibition muscle energy technique)	Reciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol	12 sessions will be conducted over a period of 3 weeks with 4 days per week Frequency: 12 sessions, four times a week for 3 consecutive weeks Time duration: apporx. 8 to 10 minutes

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Total strokes	03 Week	Total strokes will be assessed using KINOVEA
stroke length	3 weeks	Stroke length will be assessed using KINOVEA
Stroke velocity	3 weeks	Stroke velocity will be assessed using KINOVEA
Stroke time	03 Week	Stroke time will be assessed using KINOVEA
Stroke rate	3 weeks	Stroke rate will be assessed using KINOVEA

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan