Comparing the effects of reflexive neuromuscular stabilization exercises with and without taping on the shoulder of handball players with shoulder impingement syndrome.

Comparison effect of reflex neuromuscular stabilization exercises with and without taping on strength ratio, pain and scapula kinematics in youth handball boys with shoulder impingement syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200314046777N2

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-10

Start date

2024-07-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Shoulder impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Reflex Neuromuscular Stabilization exercises. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Reflex Neuromuscular Stabilization exercises with taping. Intervention 3: Control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

13 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Youth handball boys With shoulder impingement syndrome With an active membership in handball teams in the past three year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of surgery in the past year Having a history of collision injury in the shoulder area The presence of instability in the shoulder joint.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: In this study, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to measure the intensity of pain in the participants. The VAS is set up as a straight line, with one end representing the reference point for a pain-free state, marked as zero. The other end of the line represents the maximum possible pain, marked as one hundred. Participants use this scale to indicate their pain intensity. For example, if a participant experiences a highly painful sensation that is rated as 70 on the VAS, it means that their pain intensity is 70 out of 100.;Strength Ratio. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: The strength of internal and external rotators is measured in two positions: the neutral position (0 degrees shoulder abduction) and the 45 degrees shoulder abduction position. For all measurements, the dynamometer is placed on the styloid process of the ulna. Each test is repeated three times, and the highest strength value is recorded as the strength measurement. Participants are allowed a 3-minute rest between each test.;Scapula kinematic. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Two inclinometers are used for measuring kinematics. One inclinometer is placed on the distal lateral arm, above the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, and is secured with tape. The other inclinometer is placed on the scapular spine. Initially, the arm is positioned in a resting state, slightly externally rotated relative to the body, to calibrate the inclinometers. Then, the participant is asked to abduct (raise) the arm and hold it at specific angles of 45°, 90°, and 135°. At each angle, the readings from the scapular inclinometer are recorded.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: In this study, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to measure the intensity of pain in the participants. The VAS is set up as a straight line, with one end representing the reference point for a pain-free state, marked as zero. The other end of the line represents the maximum possible pain, marked as one hundred. Participants use this scale to indicate their pain intensity. For example, if a participant experiences a highly painful sensation that is rated as 70 on the VAS, it means that their pain intensity is 70 out of 100.;Strength Ratio. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: The strength of internal and external rotators is measured in two positions: the neutral position (0 degrees shoulder abduction) and the 45 degrees shoulder abduction position. For all measurements, the dynamometer is placed on the styloid process of the ulna. Each test is repeated three times, and the highest strength value is recorded as the strength measurement. Participants are allowed a 3-minute rest between each test.;Scapula kinematic. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Two inclinometers are used for measuring kinematics. One inclinometer is placed on the distal lateral arm, above the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, and is secured with tape. The other inclinometer is placed on the scapular spine. Initially, the arm is positioned in a resting state, slightly externally rotated relative to the body, to calibrate the inclinometers. Then, the participant is asked to abduct (raise) the arm and hold it at specific angles of 45°, 90°, and 135°. At each angle, the readings from the scapular inclinometer are recorded.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMojtaba Babaei khorzoghi

Isfahan University of technology

babaei@iut.ac.ir+98 31 3391 2940

Outcome results

None listed

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