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Blackburn Exercises in Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia

NCT04747509 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2022-04-15

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Blackburn exercises on Scapulothoracic stability in patients with Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia, in comparison with conventional physical therapy. A randomized control trial is being conducted at National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), Islamabad and Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi. The sample size was calculated through open epi tool, is 38. The participants are divided into two equal groups, 19 participants in experimental group and 19 participants in control group. The study duration is six months. Sampling technique applied is non-probability convenient sampling and groups have been randomized using sealed envelope method. Participants aged 25-55 years, having Type-1 Scapular Dyskinesia due to shoulder related causes, positive scapular assistance test, bilateral distance\>1.5 cm in Lateral scapular slide test are being included in the study. Tools that are being used in this study are Lateral Scapular Slide Test, handheld dynamometer, Static measurements with scapula goniometry, and Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI). Data will be analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

Conditions

  • Scapular Dyskinesis

Interventions

OTHER

Blackburn exercises

Experimental group will include Blackburn exercises and hot pack for 10 minutes prior to the application of exercises; 3 sessions/week for a total of 4 weeks. Measurement will be taken at base level and after the last session, i.e. bilateral difference in lateral scapular slide test, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength, static measurements of scapula ROM, and pain and disability. These exercises will include prone horizontal abduction neutral and with full external rotation, prone horizontal scaption neutral and with full external rotation, prone horizontal external rotation, prone horizontal extension. All these exercises will be performed 3x15 repetitions with 30 seconds rest interval between each set.

OTHER

Conventional Physical therapy

Control group will include conventional physical therapy and hot pack for 10 minutes prior to the application of exercises; 3 sessions/week for a total of 4 weeks. Measurement will be taken at base level and after the last session, i.e. bilateral difference in lateral scapular slide test, serratus anterior and lower trapezius muscle strength, static measurements of scapula ROM, and pain and disability. These exercises will include push-ups on a stable surface, upward rotation shrugs and resisted scapular retraction. All these exercises will be performed 3x15 repetitions with 30 seconds rest interval between each set.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Saira Waqqar, PHD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2021-08-01
Completion
2021-08-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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