CompletedNot Applicable

Scapula Adaption in Overhead Athletes

Taiwan170 participantsStarted 2019-01-02

Plain-language summary

Previous studies have proposed various ways to assess scapular dyskinesis, but they were impractical in clinical setting or the validity was questioned. The novel scapulometer we developed can measure the prominence of scapular medial border and inferior angle. We would like to examine its reliability and validity in subjects with symptomatic scapular dyskinesis. The long-term, high-intensity, unilateral loading may cause overhead athletes to develop adaptive changes in shoulder kinematics, range of motion (ROM) and strength in the dominant arm. We hypothesized that these changes may be related to scapular dyskinesis. According to the previous studies, we expect electromyography (EMG) biofeedback training can help improve the ratio of muscle activation of scapular muscle.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) with scapular dyskinesis * (2) overhead players (baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and so on) at high schools Exclusion Criteria: * if they have a history of shoulder pain or injury

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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What they're measuring

Change of range of motion after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of muscle strength after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of shoulder complex kinematics after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of muscular activities after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03568487

SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change of range of motion after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of muscle strength after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of shoulder complex kinematics after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training

Change of muscular activities after 4-week training

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4-week training