Scapular Dyskinesis
Conditions
Keywords
Scapular Dyskinesis, Autogenic inhibition, Reciprocal inhibition, Muscle energy Technique
Brief summary
Swimming can cause shoulder pain due to scapular dyskinesis. Proper scapula movement is necessary for efficient swimming strokes and to avoid injury. Studying the effects of autogenic and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on swimmers with scapular dyskinesis can lead to effective interventions and reduce shoulder injuries
Detailed description
Efficient swimming strokes require proper positioning of the scapula. Scapular dyskinesis (SD) is a condition where normal scapular kinematics are altered due to injury or changes in muscle activation. Swimmers, who are considered overhead athletes, have risk of developing SD. Even individuals who do not experience symptoms can have SD, and it may lead to future shoulder injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment of this condition can prevent it from progressing and minimize the risk of injury. Additionally, using autogenic and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques can enhance the activation of the appropriate muscles responsible for scapular movement, which can lead to more effective interventions, improved swimming performance, and reduced injury risk. he intervention protocol (Muscle energy techniques to the upper fibers of the Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi) will be conducted for 8-14 minutes over 3 weeks with 12 sessions/4 times a week. Outcomes measure will be assessed after the intervention period and data will be analyzed.
Interventions
PROCEDUREAutogenic Inhibition-MET
Autogenic Inhibition-MET protocol: 3-5 repetitions of post isometric relaxation (PIR) (30- 50% isometric contraction of the muscle to be stretched for 5-10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 20-30 seconds' hold. A total of 12 sessions, four times a week, for three consecutive weeks.
PROCEDUREReciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol
Reciprocal Inhibition-MET protocol: 3-5 repetitions of Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET (30- 50% isometric contraction of the muscle opposite to the muscle to be stretched for 5-10 seconds, followed by rest period of 5 seconds and then a stretch of 20-30 seconds' hold A total of 12 sessions, four times a week, for three consecutive weeks
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Swimmers with at least four times training per week * Does not have any shoulder pain or injury or operation to the shoulders * Positive Scapular Dyskinesis diagnosis test * Freestyle (also known as a front crawl) swimming stroke
Exclusion criteria
* Shoulder pain in the last six months * History of shoulder surgery or fracture within the last six months * Frequent practice of physical activity in any other sport * Negative result of the Scapular Dyskinesis test * Other swimming strokes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke velocity | 3 weeks | Stroke velocity will be assessed using KINOVEA |
| Stroke rate | 3 weeks | Stroke rate will be assessed using KINOVEA |
| stroke length | 3 weeks | Stroke length will be assessed using KINOVEA |
| Total strokes | 03 Week | Total strokes will be assessed using KINOVEA |
| Stroke time | 03 Week | Stroke time will be assessed using KINOVEA |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactAyesha Sameen, MS-MSKPT*
Outcome results
None listed