Risk factors for shoulder joint injuries in competitive swimmers

Investigation of risk factors for shoulder joint injury in competitive swimmers - focusing on thoracic kyphosis angle, scapular alignment and shoulder joint muscle function. - Investigation of risk factors for shoulder injury in competitive swimmers - Relationships between thoracic spine, scapular alignment and shoulder muscle function.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000056778

Enrollment

120

Registered

2025-01-22

Start date

2025-01-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

swimmer&#39

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women belonging to university swimming clubs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those with a history of surgery on the shoulder joint. Those who could not be measured due to pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measurement of scapular retroversion angle at 90 degree and 140 degree shoulder abduction, thoracic kyphosis angle at upper limb elevation, and muscle torque (manual muscle testing) for shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The Posterior Shoulder Endurance Test, the scapular dyskinesis test, thoracic rotation angle and shoulder joint range of motion are measured.The questionnaire also asks whether the patient has a history of shoulder joint problems, the movements that cause pain and the degree of pain.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHiroki Takayama

Hanna Central College of Rehabilitation Department of Physical Therapy

ptmatchbox20@gmail.com08044849249

Outcome results