The Effect of Axio Scapular Muscle Stretching Exercises in Office Workers

NCT05596916 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: MustafaKU06
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises applied to the axioscapular muscles on posture, periscapular muscle strength and symptoms in office workers.

Conditions

Neck Muscle Issue

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• The anterior tilt of head analysis with photography method

  Markers will be placed on the ear tragus, C7 and T12 process prominences, and acromion, and sagittal plane photographs will be taken. The angle of the anterior tilt of the head will be evaluated through these photographs.

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

• The shoulder protraction analysis with photography method

  Markers will be placed on the ear tragus, C7 and T12 process prominences, and acromion, and sagittal plane photographs will be taken. The angle of shoulder protraction will be evaluated through these photographs.

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

• The thoracic kyphosis analysis with photography method

  Markers will be placed on the ear tragus, C7 and T12 process prominences, and acromion, and sagittal plane photographs will be taken. The angle of thoracic kyphosis will be evaluated through these photographs.

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

• Shoulder protraction with tape measure

  In addition, shoulder protraction with tape measure; It will be evaluated by measuring the distance between the acromion and the bed, with the person lying on his back.

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

• The hand held dynamometer

  Muscle strength (Lower and Middle Trapezius Muscles, Serratus Anterior) will be evaluated with a hand held dynamometer. The selected muscles will be tested to achieve a maximum isometric contraction of 3 repetitions in the appropriate anatomical position.

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Quick DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) Questionnaire

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

• Modified Neck Disability Index

  Evaluations will be done between two time points: first time at baseline and second time after 6-weeks rehabilitation program.

Study Arms (2)

High frequency of stretching exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Axio scapular muscle stretching exercises will be applied for 5 days a week during 6 weeks

Other: High frequency of stretching exercise

Low frequency of stretching exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Axio scapular muscle stretching exercises will be applied for 3 days a week during 6 weeks

Other: Low frequency of stretching exercise

Interventions

High frequency of stretching exercise OTHER

After the randomization and evaluations, the selected postural stretching exercises will be taught to both groups in the clinic, and then a brochure will be given to the participants and they will be asked to practice these exercises at home. In the experimental group, the exercises will be applied at the specified time and frequency, 5 days a week. Participants will be given an "Exercise Diary" and exercise tracking will be provided by calling the participants once a week. The exercises will be done for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated twice, before and end of the treatment.

High frequency of stretching exercise

Low frequency of stretching exercise OTHER

After the randomization and evaluations, the selected postural stretching exercises will be taught to both groups in the clinic, and then a brochure will be given to the participants and they will be asked to practice these exercises at home. In the experimental group, the exercises will be applied at the specified time and frequency, 3 days a week. Participants will be given an "Exercise Diary" and exercise tracking will be provided by calling the participants once a week. The exercises will be done for 6 weeks. Participants will be evaluated twice, before and end of the treatment.

Low frequency of stretching exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Volunteer office workers who work at a desk more than 4 hours a day for at least 1 year

You may not qualify if:

• Those who have undergone surgery on the upper extremity and/or neck,
• Patients that had been diagnosed for Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis,
• Those who have received a physiotherapy program for the neck and/or upper extremity in the last 3 months,
• People who are actively involved in sports (at least 3 days a week / 150 minutes).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mustafa Kemal University: lead
• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Hatay, Alahan, 31060, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 18, 2022
• First Posted: October 27, 2022
• Study Start: March 18, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2023
• Study Completion: June 20, 2023
• Last Updated: September 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Locations

TU (1)