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Compare the Scapular Muscular Endurance, Stabilization and Dyskinesis Parameters of Sedentary Individuals

Investigation of the Effect of Regular Exercise on Scapular Muscular Endurance, Scapular Stabilization and Dyskinesia

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04296539
Enrollment
70
Registered
2020-03-05
Start date
2019-03-20
Completion date
2019-06-27
Last updated
2023-08-02

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Conditions

Scapular Dyskinesis, Sedentary Behavior

Keywords

Scapular Dyskinesis, Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Pilates Exercises

Brief summary

The aim of this study was to compare the parameters of scapular muscular endurance, scapular stabilization, scapular dyskinesia, upper extremity functional status and postural alignment of adult women aged between 40-65 years old who were performing clinical pilates exercises regularly compared with sedentary adult women in the same age group and to determine whether regular exercise had an effect on these parameters.

Detailed description

The aim of this study was to compare the parameters of scapular muscular endurance, scapular stabilization, scapular dyskinesia, upper extremity functional status and postural alignment of adult women aged between 40-65 years old who were performing clinical pilates exercises regularly compared with sedentary adult women in the same age group and to determine whether regular exercise had an effect on these parameters. A total of 70 individuals were included in the study, including 35 individuals performing regular clinical pilates exercises and 35 individuals with sedentary lifestyles. Clinical pilates group was selected from the individuals who participated in the exercise program under the control of a physiotherapist regularly for 1 hour, 2-3 days a week for at least 6 months. Socio-demographic characteristics, health status and exercise habits of the participants were recorded. For scapular muscle strength assessment, digital hand dynamometer; for scapular muscular endurance assessment, Scapular Muscular Endurance Test (SMET) and Shoulder External Rotation Fatigue Protocol; for the assessment of scapular dyskinesia, Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) and Lennie test; for assessment of upper extremity functional status, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH); for the assessment of postural alignment, the New York Posture Assessment Test were used.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Cyprus International University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
40 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Individuals who perform clinical pilates exercises regularly for at least 6 months and at least 2 days a week (pilates group) * Individuals who are not actively involved in any sports and do not exercise / physical activity regularly (sedentary group)

Exclusion criteria

* Individuals diagnosed with scoliosis or any other orthopedic and neurological problems * Individuals who have had any diagnosis / treatment or had previous surgery due to shoulder and shoulder circumference problems in the last 6 months * Individuals with shoulder elevations less than 140 degrees

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Scapular DyskinesiaTwenty minutesScapular Malpositioning, Inferior medial border prominence where the scapula is protracted and is in a anteriorly tilted position.
Scapular muscular enduranceFifteen minutesRepetition and duration of scapular muscles submaximal load

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026