Effect of Two Preventive Exercise Programs for Swimmer's Shoulder on the Torque of Shoulder Rotat… (NCT06552585) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Two Preventive Exercise Programs for Swimmer's Shoulder on the Torque of Shoulder Rotator Muscles in Competitive Swimmers
Portugal30 participantsStarted 2022-09-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of two 12-week preventive exercise programs for swimmer's shoulder with monitoring and progression over time, on the peak torque and respective conventional concentric ratio and functional ratio. One of these programs was performed with weights and the other with an elastic band. This study hypothesized that the two preventive exercise programs minimize shoulder rotators imbalanced during the swimming season. The study design is a care provider and participants blinded, parallel, randomized controlled trial
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Competitve swimmer in the current season.
* Aged between 16-35 years old.
* Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in national competitions.
* Performed a minimum of 8 hours of weekly swimming training.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects who had performed at least 6 weeks of treatment such as physical therapy, injections, and medication.
* Clinical situations such as a history of significant shoulder pain in the last 6 months, a history of traumatic shoulder injuries such as fractures, subluxations, cervical or thoracic conditions, previous shoulder surgeries, shoulder range of motion deficits, or neurological injuries.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Peak torque
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06552585
SponsorSchool of Allied Health Sciences of Porto (ESTSP) - Polytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP)