CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Forward Head Posture and Round Shoulder Posture in Symptomatic Competitive Swimmer

Taiwan42 participantsStarted 2023-09-27

Plain-language summary

This study is an exercise intervention study, and its findings will help to clarify the effects of exercise on forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture in competitive swimmers. It is expected that the results of this study will assist in ensuring that forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture are taken into consideration when competitive swimmers undergo related exercise training in the future. The purpose of this experiment is purely for academic research and does not constitute a physical examination or a medical diagnosis.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. High school competitive swimmers
. With shoulder pain: unilateral or bilateral shoulder pain who had a self-reported shoulder pain score of ≥ 40 points for at least one month, measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS). VAS scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater pain.
. With round shoulder posture (RSP): Forward shoulder angle (FSA) ≥ 52°.
. With forward head posture (FHP): forward head angle (FHA) ≥ 46°.

Exclusion criteria

. A history of fractures
. Previous surgery to the upper extremity or shoulder joint

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

forward head angle (FHA)

Timeframe: Both groups underwent baseline posture assessments prior to the intervention and post-intervention posture assessments at the end of the 8-week training period.

forward shoulder angle (FSA)

Timeframe: Both groups underwent baseline posture assessments prior to the intervention and post-intervention posture assessments at the end of the 8-week training period.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07403123

SponsorFooyin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-23

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 18 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.

Inclusion criteria

. High school competitive swimmers
. With shoulder pain: unilateral or bilateral shoulder pain who had a self-reported shoulder pain score of ≥ 40 points for at least one month, measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS). VAS scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater pain.
. With round shoulder posture (RSP): Forward shoulder angle (FSA) ≥ 52°.
. With forward head posture (FHP): forward head angle (FHA) ≥ 46°.

Exclusion criteria

. A history of fractures
. Previous surgery to the upper extremity or shoulder joint

What they're measuring

forward head angle (FHA)

Timeframe: Both groups underwent baseline posture assessments prior to the intervention and post-intervention posture assessments at the end of the 8-week training period.

forward shoulder angle (FSA)

Timeframe: Both groups underwent baseline posture assessments prior to the intervention and post-intervention posture assessments at the end of the 8-week training period.