Comparison Between Functional and Analytic Methods to Strengthen Shoulder Rotators and Scapular Muscles
Functional or Analytic Methods: What is the Best to Strengthen Shoulder and Scapular Muscles?
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Brief Summary
The objective of the study was to compare analytic, functional and mixed (analytic/functional) methods in strengthening rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers muscles. For that purpose, participants had to follow a strengthening program 3 times a week during 8 weeks.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Sep 2021
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 20, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 9, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 6, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 15, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 15, 2022
CompletedMay 31, 2022
May 1, 2022
3 months
November 9, 2021
May 26, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (6)
Shoulder rotators strength
The strength was measured with an isokinetic device
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Scapular stabilizing muscles strength
The strength was measured with an isokinetic device
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
A closed-kinetic-chain upper extremity functional test aimed to assess stability and mobility of the shoulder
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
A closed-kinetic-chain upper extremity functional test aimed to assess coordination and shoulder stability
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Medicine ball throw
The participants had to throw a 800g-medicine ball as far as possible
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Core stability test
The participants had to maintain a plank position as long as possible
Change from baseline at 8 weeks
Study Arms (3)
Analytic group
EXPERIMENTALThe participants had to perform analytic exercices for shoulder rotators and scapular stabilizing muscles
Functional group
EXPERIMENTALThe participants had to perform functional exercices for shoulder rotators and scapular stabilizing muscles
Mixed group
EXPERIMENTALThe participants had to perform both analytic and functional exercices for shoulder rotators and scapular stabilizing muscles
Interventions
The participants had to perform specific exercices 3 times a week during 8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Males aged between 18 and 35 years old
You may not qualify if:
- Practicing an overhead sport
- Having an history of shoulder pain or shoulder surgery in the past 12 months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Université de Liège
Liège, 4000, Belgium
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Camille Tooth
ULiège
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Masking Details
- Participants were allocated to a group in a random way
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 9, 2021
First Posted
December 6, 2021
Study Start
September 20, 2021
Primary Completion
December 15, 2021
Study Completion
January 15, 2022
Last Updated
May 31, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share