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NCT Number: NCT01568840

Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.

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Key information

Conditions

Scapular Dyskinesis Central Nervous System Diseases Cervicalgia Dyskinesias Movement Disorders Neck Pain Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo

São Paulo, 01221-010, Brazil

About this study

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.

Methods: Participants with scapular dyskinesis and cervicalgia (n = 30) aged 18 to 65 years were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises(stretching and strengthening). Upper extremity was assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Function of the neck was estimated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Pain severity was measured using a Visual Analogical Scale. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using the Short Form (SF)-12. Assessments were conducted at baseline and after 10 weekly sessions (60 minutes each). Significance level was established at 5%.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Scapular Dyskinesis as per the SICK Scapula Rating Scale
  • Chronic Cervicalgia (pain for at least three months)

Exclusion criteria

  • Cervical Stenosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Prolapsed Inter-Vertebral Disk (as confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging),
  • Winged Scapula due to lesions of the long thoracic nerve or spinal accessory nerve, (as documented by electromyography)

Treatment and study plan

Global Postural Reeducation Group

Other

Sessions happened once a week for 10 weeks, lasting 60 minutes each and consisted in manual therapy maneuvers and global postural reeducation treatment.

Other names: Global Postural Reeducation, Stretching Exercises

Segmental Exercises Group

Other

Sessions happened once a week for 10 weeks, lasting 60 minutes each and consisted in segmental exercises (stretching and strengthening) treatment.

Other names: Segmental Exercises, Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Function of the upper extremity

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was used to measure function of the upper extremity, where 0 corresponded to "no disability" and 100 corresponded to "most severe disability".

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain severity

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The Visual Analogical Scale (VAS) was used to measure pain, where the left extremity corresponded to"no pain" and the right extremity, corresponded to"maximum pain".

  2. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL)

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The HRQoL was assessed using the Short Form (SF)-12, the abbreviated version of the SF-36, whose score ranges from 0 to 100, and higher scores reflect better quality of life.

  3. Function of the neck

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to measure fuction of the neck, whose score ranges from 0 to 50: disability (0-5); mild disability (5-14); moderate disability (15-24); severe disability (25-34) and totally disabled (35-50).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises on Function, Pain, and Quality of Life of Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia: A Randomized Clinical Study

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Apr 2, 2012
Registry last updated
Apr 2, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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