NCT07403123

The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Forward Head Posture and Round Shoulder Posture in Symptomatic Competitive Swimmer

Competitive Swimmer, Swimmer's Shoulder, Forward Head Posture, Round Shoulder Posture

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Fooyin University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 16 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is an exercise intervention study, and its findings will help to clarify the effects of exercise on forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture in competitive swimmers. It is expected that the results of this study will assist in ensuring that forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture are taken into consideration when competitive swimmers undergo related exercise training in the future. The purpose of this experiment is purely for academic research and does not constitute a physical examination or a medical diagnosis.

Conditions

• Swimmer Shoulder
• Forward Head Posture
• Posture and Mobility of the Upper Quadrant

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	exercise intervention: included three strengthening exercises and two stretching exercises.	Strengthening exercises: Based on the relevant literature review, the primary aim of the strengthening exercises was to enhance the strength of the middle trapezius, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior muscles, including: Y to W exercise, L to Y exercise and Scapular protraction exercise. Stretching exercises: Based on a review of the relevant literature, stretching exercises primarily target the pectoralis minor and the cervical extensor muscles, including: Pectoralis flexibility and Chin tucks exercise.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-27
• Primary completion: 2024-03-23
• Completion: 2024-10-31
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan