Comparison of the effects of forward and reverse therapeutic exercises of the serratus anterior muscle in the treatment of scapula dyskinesia

Comparison of the effects of forward and reverse serratus anterior muscle therapeutic exercises on electromyographic activity and static and dynamic position of scapula in scapular dyskinesis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230215057431N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-07

Start date

2023-06-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-29

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Conditions

Scapular dyskinesis.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in the first group are given reverse serratus anterior exercises. The exercises in the first group are performed without applying any external forces,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men between the ages of 20 and 40 Body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 Presence of pain between 3 and 5 based on VAS in the scapula region Muscle strength of at least 4 for the serratus anterior, upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and deltoid muscles based on Kendall's criteria Positive lateral scapular slide test Diagnosis of type 1 and 2 scapular dyskinesis based on Kibler's division (inferior angle prominence - medial border prominence)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Missing one of the inclusion criteria Patients with rheumatoid arthritis Patients with neurological disorders Patients with scoliosis History of surgery and traumatic events of shoulder girdle in the last 6 months Rotator cuff tear Received scapula or shoulder treatment in the past 6 months Individuals with pectoralis minor shortness Other serious musculoskeletal disorders such as cervical disc herniation Reluctance of people to participate and continue treatment for any reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Internal rotation of the scapula in degrees. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 2 days after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Vicon motion analysis device.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain based on Visual Analog Scale. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Anterior tilt of the scapula in degrees. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Vicon motion analysis device.;Electromyographic activity of the serratus anterior muscle in terms of RMS and Peak RMS. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Mayon electromyography device.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain based on Visual Analog Scale. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Anterior tilt of the scapula in degrees. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Vicon motion analysis device.;Electromyographic activity of the serratus anterior muscle in terms of RMS and Peak RMS. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Mayon electromyography device.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactOmid Abouzari Rayhani

Tarbiat Modares University

omid.abouzari@modares.ac.ir+98 21 6510 2951

Outcome results

None listed

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