NCT05748522

Brief Summary

The diaphragm is defined as a thin, smooth muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The shoulder and diaphragm muscle have a clear relationship through innervation and myofascial tissue connection. Fascia is often neglected medically, rehabilitatively, or performance as the underlying cause of problems. Bones, organs, and muscles appear to float in the fascial web, a continuous three-dimensional system of connective tissue. Plastic and viscoelastic properties, which can change tension and shape under the influence of manual techniques and movement retraining, ensure that the structural changes are reversible. Functional Movement Analysis (FMS) is a screening system that aims to predict the risk of injury and functional deficiencies. FMS consists of 7 basic motion component tests. It is scored on a scale of zero to three and creates a composite score whose sum ranges from 0 to 21 points. One of the 7 motion models evaluated is shoulder mobility. According to the results of this study, people who perform activities that require shoulder mobility will be guided as to whether the use of diaphragmatic breathing will be effective for preparation, rehabilitation or performance improvement. The aim of the study was to observe whether shoulder mobility increased in healthy individuals taught diaphragm breathing compared to the control group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
160

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 12, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 22, 2022

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 20, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 20, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 28, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 21, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

February 20, 2023

Last Update Submit

September 19, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Diaphragmatic BreathingFunctional Movement Analysis (FMS)Shoulder Mobility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Shoulder Mobility Measurement

    It is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands.

    4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Shoulder Mobility

OTHER

It is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands. This type of reach test has been described as a tool for measuring glenohumeral joint (GH) mobility through functional shoulder movements.

Procedure: Diaphragmatic Breathing

Diaphragmatic Breathing

EXPERIMENTAL

The participant lies on his back. He places his hands horizontally on the lowest part of the ribs. While inhaling, he is asked to inflate his stomach towards the bottom of his hands. It is taught that during breathing, the abdomen should swell rather than the rib cage, and the ribs should open outwards. Breath is taken through the nose, blown slowly through the mouth.

Other: Shoulder Mobility

Interventions

t is one of the seven functional movements studied in FMS. This test requires the participant to simultaneously hold one hand behind the back (internal rotation) and the other hand behind the head (external rotation) with the fisted hands, and bring the hands as close to each other as possible in the back area. The distance measurement in cm is taken with a tape measure between 3 fingers of both hands.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

The participant will lie on his back in a comfortable position, diaphragmatic breathing will be taught first in the application group and he will be asked to do diaphragmatic breathing for 90 seconds. At the end of this period, the participant will be referred back to the evaluator physiotherapist, and the physiotherapist will evaluate the shoulder mobility again without knowing which group the participant is in. In the participant control group, shoulder mobility will be evaluated and the practitioner will be asked to stay in a comfortable position on his back for 90 seconds next to the physiotherapist. At the end of the period, shoulder mobility will be evaluated again by the assessing physiotherapist.

Shoulder Mobility

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Volunteer to participate in the study
  • Individuals between the ages of 18-30

You may not qualify if:

  • Have a musculoskeletal injury/operation involving the shoulder area in the last 6 months
  • Using drugs that can affect the respiratory system
  • Have received aerobic exercise training in the last 6 weeks

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Etlik, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthralgiaJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

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
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2023

First Posted

February 28, 2023

Study Start

October 12, 2022

Primary Completion

November 22, 2022

Study Completion

December 20, 2022

Last Updated

September 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

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