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Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, Functionality, Scapular Dyskinesia and Proprioception in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions

NCT06916572 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-04-08

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Summary

This study aimed to compare the effects of Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) applications and Scapular Stabilization exercises on pain, joint range of motion, functionality, scapular dyskinesia, and proprioception in individuals with rotator cuff lesions. The study included 30 volunteer participants aged 18 to 65 years, who had been diagnosed with Rotator Cuff Lesion and reported shoulder pain. The Scapular Stabilization group (n=15) received scapular stabilization exercises in addition to conventional treatment, while the PNF group (n=15) received scapular PNF patterns and techniques in addition to conventional treatment. In this study, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the pain severity of individuals, a universal goniometer was used to measure joint range of motion, and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) was used to assess functional status. Scapular dyskinesia was evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Shift Test (LSKT) and Scapular Dyskinesia Test (SDT), while proprioception was assessed using the Active Angle Repetition Test. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS V.27 software.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Lesions

Interventions

OTHER

Scapular stabilization exercises

Individuals in the Scapular Stabilization group received a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for 6 weeks, 3 days a week. The treatment of individuals in this group included scapular stabilization exercises in addition to conventional treatment. Scapular stabilization exercises were planned to be applied only on the days of the session. Each of the exercises was applied as 10 repetitions and 2 sets. Conventional treatment included an exercise program consisting of Wand, Codman, finger ladder and rotator cuff strengthening exercises, in addition to 20 min HotPack, 20 min TENS and 5 min Ultrasound modalities.

OTHER

Scapular PNF

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation program was applied to the individuals in the PNF group for 6 weeks, 3 days a week, as in the Scapular Stabilization group. In addition to conventional treatment, scapular PNF approaches were added to the treatment of individuals in this group. The scapular PNF patterns of anterior elevation - posterior depression and anterior depression - posterior elevation were applied with rhythmic initiation, repeated contractions (stretches) and rhythmic stabilization techniques with 10 repetitions of each technique. Conventional treatment included an exercise program consisting of Wand, Codman, finger ladder and rotator cuff strengthening exercises, in addition to 20 min HotPack, 20 min TENS and 5 min Ultrasound modalities.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Biruni University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-25
Primary Completion
2024-07-08
Completion
2025-01-13

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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