The Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Traditional Archery Athletes
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Scapular Stabilization Exercise.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Athletes, Exercise, Archery. Basic parameters: 15 years — 35 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
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
The Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Shooting Accuracy and Upper Extremity Performance in Traditional Archery Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week scapular stabilization exercise program on shooting accuracy and upper extremity performance in athletes engaged in traditional archery. Thirty licensed archers aged between 15 and 35, with at least 2 years of experience, will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive scapular stabilization exercises in addition to their regular training, while the control group will continue their usual training routine. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations will assess upper extremity strength, stability, proprioception, and shooting performance.
Detailed description
This study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercises on shooting performance and upper extremity functional capacity in athletes engaged in traditional archery. Traditional archery is a sport that places significant demands on shoulder girdle stability, particularly during the aiming and release phases. Improper scapular positioning and muscular imbalances may negatively impact accuracy and increase the risk of shoulder injuries over time.
Participants will be stratified by age and gender and randomly allocated into two groups: an intervention group performing a standardized scapular stabilization program in addition to regular training, and a control group continuing with regular training alone. The exercise program targets key scapular stabilizers, including the serratus anterior and lower trapezius, with the goal of improving scapular alignment, motor control, and muscular endurance. Exercise progression will be tailored to individual response and load tolerance.
Assessments will include validated performance and functional tests to evaluate changes in upper extremity strength, endurance, proprioception, and shooting accuracy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted by blinded evaluators to minimize measurement bias. The study protocol has been designed to ensure methodological rigor, with strict adherence to randomization, blinding, and standardized testing procedures.
This research aims to fill a gap in the literature concerning shoulder health and performance in traditional archery athletes and may provide valuable guidance for clinicians and coaches involved in the training and rehabilitation of overhead sport athletes.
Interventions
- Other Scapular Stabilization Exercise
Intervention Description: The intervention consists of a structured, physiotherapist-supervised scapular stabilization exercise program developed specifically for athletes engaged in traditional archery. The program is designed to enhance scapular alignment, motor control, and dynamic stability by targeting key stabilizing muscles such as the serratus anterior and lower trapezius. Participants in the intervention group will continue their standard traditional archery training and will addition
Primary outcome measures
- Archery Shooting Performance Score [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
- Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
- Upper Quarter Y Balance Test [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
- Seated Medicine Ball Throw Test [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
- Isometric Upper Extremity Muscle Strength [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
- Upper Extremity Proprioception [Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks after intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 15 to 35 years
Licensed traditional archers with at least 2 years of experience
Regular participation in training programs
Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- History of upper extremity orthopedic surgery in the past year
Existing musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity
Presence of any neurological disease
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Atıcılar Archery Facility, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality — Bursa
Publications
- Şimşek, D., A. Cerrah, H. Ertan, and M. Tekce. 2013. "The Assessment of Postural Control Mechanisms in Three Archery Disciplines: A Preliminary Study." Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences 4 (3): 18-28.
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Identifiers
NCT: NCT07002008 · archery