Healthy adults
Conditions
Interventions
Participants perform a 10-minute thoracic extension exercise in a seated position. The exercise consists of repeated thoracic extension movements performed at a comfortable tempo. The intervention
Sponsors
Hirabari Kato Orthopedics & Sports Clinic
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults aged 18 years or older No current shoulder or thoracic pain or disorders No history of thoracic or shoulder injury or surgery within the past 6 months Provided written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of cardiac or respiratory disease that limits physical activity Pregnant individuals Musculoskeletal disorders that may affect SWE or ROM measurements Individuals deemed inappropriate for participation by the investigators
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pectoralis minor shear modulus measured by shear wave elastography. Evaluation timing: before and after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder horizontal abduction range of motion measured using a goniometer. Evaluation timing: before and after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHisato Okanishi
Hirabari Kato Orthopedics & Sports Clinic Department of Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed