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Comparing proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and scapular cueing exercises to improve back bone of shoulder imbalance and reduce chest muscle tightness in young adults

Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) versus scapular cueing exercise on scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle tightness among young adults - A COMPARATIVE STUDY - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094568
Enrollment
70
Registered
2025-09-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique: scapular PNF patterns : 1) Anterior elevation 2) Posterior depression 3) Anterior depression 4) Posterior elevation first 3 weeks

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Asymptomatic individuals aged 18-25 year. 2. Both male and female. 3. Individuals who are willing to participate in the study. 4. Subject diagnosed with type 2 and 3 scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle tightness. 5. Subject who has not participated for any other study in past year.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any injury or surgery around shoulder complex. 2. Neuromuscular or musculoskeletal condition around shoulder complex. 3. Individuals who have had shoulder or upper back surgery within the past six months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lateral scapular slide test (LSST).Timepoint: 1. at baseline 2. at 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pectoralis minor muscle tightness testTimepoint: 1. at baseline 2. at 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRiddhi Shah

Parul institute of physiotherapy

dwija.yagnik74008@paruluniversity.ac.in9909021553

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026