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Scapular Dyskinesis With Impingement Syndrome

No phase Interventional Scapular Dyskinesis Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: SD rehabilitation, No SD rehabilitation.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Scapular Dyskinesis, Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder. Basic parameters: from 20 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
South Korea
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Official title

Diagnosis and Treatment of Scapular Dyskinesis Combined With Impingement Syndrome of Shoulder

Overview

The goal of this study is to diagnose scapular dyskinesis-which can appear as a cause or result of various shoulder disorders-through screening tests in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, the most common shoulder condition. By identifying scapular dyskinesis, the study aims to maximize treatment outcomes through appropriate rehabilitative exercise therapy.

Interventions

  • Behavioral SD rehabilitation
    For shoulder impingement syndrome, the standard rehabilitation protocol involves administering a subacromial steroid injection at the initial outpatient visit, followed by stick exercises to restore joint mobility starting three weeks later. Four weeks after initiating the stick exercises, rotator cuff strengthening exercises using therabands are introduced and maintained for a duration of six weeks. For SD rehabilitation, shoulder external rotation, push up plus, and shoulder rolls were perfor
  • Behavioral No SD rehabilitation
    For shoulder impingement syndrome, the standard rehabilitation protocol involves administering a subacromial steroid injection at the initial outpatient visit, followed by stick exercises to restore joint mobility starting three weeks later. Four weeks after initiating the stick exercises, rotator cuff strengthening exercises using therabands are introduced and maintained for a duration of six weeks. In the sham group, rehabilitation for scapular dyskinesis will not begun at the second outpatie

Primary outcome measures

  • visual analog pain scale (VAS) [Time frame: Initial, 3, 7, 13 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' (ASES) score [Time frame: Initial, 3, 7,13 weeks]
  • Constant score [Time frame: Initial, 3, 7, 13 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria

Patients diagnosed with unilateral shoulder impingement syndrome in the outpatient clinic (based on clinical symptoms and MRI) from the IRB approval date until March 1, 2027

Individuals who provided written informed consent after receiving a thorough explanation of the study prior to any procedures

Age 20 years or older

  • Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who did not receive a subacromial steroid injection for shoulder impingement syndrome

Individuals with a history of surgical treatment or fracture in the affected shoulder

Individuals who refused to participate in the study

Individuals with neurological disorders affecting the ipsilateral upper extremity

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple blind
Primary purpose
Diagnostic

Study locations

South Korea · 1 center
  • Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital — Chuncheon

Publications

  • Park JY, Hwang JT, Oh KS, Kim SJ, Kim NR, Cha MJ. Revisit to scapular dyskinesis: three-dimensional wing computed tomography in prone position. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Jun;23(6):821-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2013.08.016. Epub 2013 Nov 23. PMID 24280352
  • Park JY, Hwang JT, Kim KM, Makkar D, Moon SG, Han KJ. How to assess scapular dyskinesis precisely: 3-dimensional wing computer tomography--a new diagnostic modality. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Aug;22(8):1084-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2012.10.046. Epub 2013 Jan 24. PMID 23352185
  • Kibler WB, McMullen J. Scapular dyskinesis and its relation to shoulder pain. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003 Mar-Apr;11(2):142-51. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200303000-00008. PMID 12670140
  • Kibler WB, Ludewig PM, McClure P, Uhl TL, Sciascia A. Scapular Summit 2009: introduction. July 16, 2009, Lexington, Kentucky. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Nov;39(11):A1-A13. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2009.0303. PMID 19881011

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07001228 · 2025-03-009-002

Primary sources (government registries)

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