Investigation Of The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fasilitation Tecniques in Scapular Dyskinesis

Scapular dyskinesis is defined as the loss of strength around the scapular muscle, tightness of the pectoralis minor and disruption of scapular movements. Scapular patterns of proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition (PNF) techniques are often preferred in the rehabilitation of scapular dyskinesis. The main principals of PNF applications are defined as the autogenous inhibition, reciprocal inhibition, stress relaxation and gate control theory.The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of scapular PNF patterns on muscular strength and pectoralis minor tightness among individuals with unilateral scapular dyskinesis.

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Key information

Conditions

Scapular Dyskinesis

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Other, 0090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In order to standardize the measurements while evaluating individuals, the evaluation order will be as follows; The evaluation of minor pectoralis shortness, scapular dyskinesia by video analysis, scapular side shift test and then muscle strength evaluation will be done. The evaluation will be repeated before and 6 weeks after treatment and 12 weeks after treatment.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Application:

Anterior elevation / posterior depression will be performed in the form of repetitive contractions using anterior depression / posterior elevation patterns. There will be 10 repetitions, with a 2-minute rest break between each technique. The treatment will be continued twice a week for a total of 6 weeks. Perceived Effort Scale, which is graded between 0-10, will be used to determine the level of perceived resistance to individuals before each treatment. In order to ensure standardization, the perceived effort level will be set to 5-6 (moderate).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

To be in the age range of 18-30,
Being a sedentary,
Having type 1 or type 2 scapular dyskinesia.

Exclusion criteria

Has shoulder pain,
Acute orthopedic injuries in the last 3 weeks, involving the upper extremity,
Having had upper extremity surgery.

Treatment and study plan

Exercise, proprioceptive neuromuscular fasilition (PNF) techniques

Other

PNF applications are defined as the autogenous inhibition, reciprocal inhibition, stress relaxation and gate control theory. Anterior elevation / posterior depression will be performed in the form of repetitive contractions using anterior depression / posterior elevation patterns. There will be 10 repetitions, with a 2-minute rest break between each technique. The treatment will continue twice a week for a total of 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

Upper trapez and serratus anterior muscle strength ratio and upper trapez and lower trapez muscle strength ratio

Time frame: 12 weeks

UT and SA muscle strength ratio (UT/SA) and UT and LT muscle strength ratio (UT/LT) were calculated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation Of The Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fasilitation Tecniques On Muscle Strenght And Pectoralis Minor Muscle Tightness In Individuals With Scapular Dyskinesis

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Nov 10, 2020
Registry last updated: Apr 8, 2021

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