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Active Release Technique on Scapular Dyskinesia in Patients with Repetitive Shoulder Injuries

EFFECTS OF ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON SCAPULAR DYSKINESIA, PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH REPETITIVE SHOULDER INJURIES

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240416061502N1
Enrollment
24
Registered
2024-05-05
Start date
2024-02-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Scapular Dyskinesia. Condition 2: Repetitive Shoulder Injuries. Other shoulder lesions, left shoulder Shoulder lesion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Active Release Technique and Baseline Treatment (MWM Mobilization, Scapular Correction Exercises, Heating Modality). Intervention 2: Control group: Baseline Treatme

Sponsors

The University of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female aged 20 to 40 years Patients who had scapular dyskinesia positive by Modified SAT and LSST Patients who had pain score of 4 or more on the NPRS scale Patients who had pain, impaired ROM, and functional limitation secondary to repetitive shoulder injuries Patients who were willing to participate and filled the informed consent provided by the study protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with significant comorbidities affecting treatment, such as severe cardiovascular disease or neuromuscular disorders, shoulder dislocation, active infection, arthritis, fracture, and dislocation/subluxation were excluded Patients who had neurological injury such as Long Thoracic Nerve Injury Patients who had acute shoulder surgeries and winged scapula were excluded due to variations in recovery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Scapular Dyskinesia. Timepoint: before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: Ruler.;Pain. Timepoint: before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: NPRS Scale.;Shoulder and Scapular Range of Motion. Timepoint: before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: Goniometer and Digital Inclinometer.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Limitation. Timepoint: before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: SPADI Questionnaire.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactLyba Musaddiq

The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan

2022-ms-pt-028@tuf.edu.pk+92 322 6380789

Outcome results

None listed

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