Effects of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation on Scapular Stability

University of Extremadura32 enrolled

Overview

Injuries and shoulder pain are common problems in handball, more often among female athletes. The impact on performance and participation shows the need to work on the risk factors to minimize the damage. It has been found an association between scapular dysfunction and pain in the shoulder. Currently there are many exercise programs, but few with electrotherapy implemented. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation with and without electrotherapy on scapular stability, glenohumeral internal rotation and external rotation strength.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Adult Female Handball Player

Interventions

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitationOTHER

This group realize a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation during a month

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + electrostimulationOTHER

This group realize a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation added electrostimulation during a month

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * To have more than 18 YO * To be female * To do at least 5 hour of sport training per week in last two years * To be part of federated club that allows them in their weekly practice to participate in recreational matches or small local championship during weekends. * To have scapular diskinesis by McClure scale Exclusion Criteria: * To have an actual injury * To have an history of injury in last 12 months * To take drugs that can affect to control motor. * To be part or participate in a control motor program or specific prevention program * To have a recent surgery in last year in upper or back. * A score below 45 points on the Personal Psychological Apprehension Scale.

Locations (1)

Universidad de Extremadura

Badajoz, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Scapular Static Positioning Assessment: Upper distance

Time frame: Changes from baseline after a month

Scapular Static Positioning Assessment: Lower distance

Time frame: Changes from baseline after a month

Secondary Outcomes

RI Range of movement

Degrees

Time frame: Changes from baseline after a month

External rotation strenght

Time frame: Changes from baseline after a month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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