Thoracolumbar Fascia

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University51 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players. This randomised controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups (26 intervention group, 25 control group) using a sealed envelope method. Both groups underwent a scapular stabilisation exercise program three times a week for eight weeks. In addition to the scapular stabilization exercise program, the intervention group also received a thoracolumbar fascia release program three times a week for eight weeks. Before and after the study, all individuals were assessed for scapular dyskinesia using the lateral scapular glide test, and upper extremity function using the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, upper extremity Y-balance test, medicine ball throw test, and Q-DASH questionnaire.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Exercise Fascial Mobilization

Interventions

control groupOTHER

T-W exercise

InterventionOTHER

Thoracolumbar fascia releasing

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * • Individuals aged 12-19 years * Volunteering to participate in the study * Regularly training in volleyball at least three days a week * Playing volleyball for at least one year * Having a positive lateral scapular slip test Exclusion Criteria: * • Having undergone shoulder surgery * Simultaneously training in another sport * Having any musculoskeletal problems * Having a negative lateral scapular slip test

Locations (1)

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Gaziantep, ŞAHİNBEY, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The lateral scapular glide test

Scapular dyskinesia

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test

to evaluate balance, functionality, and stability of the upper extremity and trunk

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test

to assess upper extremity strength and endurance

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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