NCT04956757

Scapula Retraction Exercises in Subacromial Pain Syndrome

Investigating the Effect of Scapula Retraction Exercises on Acromiohumeral Distance Values and Symptoms (Pain and Disability) in Patients With SPS

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Exercise Intervention	Scapula retraction exercises at varying shoulder abduction angles will be applied

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-07-30
• Primary completion: 2022-10-30
• Completion: 2023-06-17
• First posted: 2021-07-09
• Last updated: 2024-02-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)