NCT06202391

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

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Scapular Dyskinesis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Autogenic Inhibition-MET	Autogenic Inhibition-MET protocol: 3-5 repetitions of post isometric relaxation (PIR) (30- 50% isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 5-10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 20-30 seconds' hold. A total of 12 sessions, four times a week, for three consecutive weeks.
PROCEDURE	Reciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol	Reciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol: 3-5 repetitions of Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET (30- 50% isometric contraction of the muscle opposite to the muscle to be stretched for 5-10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 20-30 seconds' hold A total of 12 sessions, four times a week, for three consecutive weeks

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-30
• Primary completion: 2024-01-15
• Completion: 2024-02-01
• First posted: 2024-01-11
• Last updated: 2024-01-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan