Compare the Scapular Muscular Endurance, Stabilization and Dyskinesis Parameters of Sedentary Individuals

Investigation of the Effect of Regular Exercise on Scapular Muscular Endurance, Scapular Stabilization and Dyskinesia

The aim of this study was to compare the parameters of scapular muscular endurance, scapular stabilization, scapular dyskinesia, upper extremity functional status and postural alignment of adult women aged between 40-65 years old who were performing clinical pilates exercises regularly compared with sedentary adult women in the same age group and to determine whether regular exercise had an effect on these parameters.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Sedentary Behavior; Scapular Dyskinesis

Detailed Description

The aim of this study was to compare the parameters of scapular muscular endurance, scapular stabilization, scapular dyskinesia, upper extremity functional status and postural alignment of adult women aged between 40-65 years old who were performing clinical pilates exercises regularly compared with sedentary adult women in the same age group and to determine whether regular exercise had an effect on these parameters. A total of 70 individuals were included in the study, including 35 individuals performing regular clinical pilates exercises and 35 individuals with sedentary lifestyles. Clinical pilates group was selected from the individuals who participated in the exercise program under the control of a physiotherapist regularly for 1 hour, 2-3 days a week for at least 6 months. Socio-demographic characteristics, health status and exercise habits of the participants were recorded. For scapular muscle strength assessment, digital hand dynamometer; for scapular muscular endurance assessment, Scapular Muscular Endurance Test (SMET) and Shoulder External Rotation Fatigue Protocol; for the assessment of scapular dyskinesia, Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) and Lennie test; for assessment of upper extremity functional status, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH); for the assessment of postural alignment, the New York Posture Assessment Test were used.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 70

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Mersin, Turkey, 33000
    • Cyprus International University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 40 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

70 Women, 35 Sedentary and 35 Doing Regular Clinical Pilates Exercise

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who perform clinical pilates exercises regularly for at least 6 months and at least 2 days a week (pilates group)
• Individuals who are not actively involved in any sports and do not exercise / physical activity regularly (sedentary group)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with scoliosis or any other orthopedic and neurological problems
• Individuals who have had any diagnosis / treatment or had previous surgery due to shoulder and shoulder circumference problems in the last 6 months
• Individuals with shoulder elevations less than 140 degrees

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Other
• Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Sedentary; Involving little exercise or physical activity
Exercise; Subjects who were performing regularly pilates exercises for at least six months

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Scapular Dyskinesia	Scapular Malpositioning, Inferior medial border prominence where the scapula is protracted and is in a anteriorly tilted position.	Twenty minutes
Scapular muscular endurance	Repetition and duration of scapular muscles submaximal load	Fifteen minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Cyprus International University
• Investigators: Study Chair: Ozge Ozalp, PhD, Cyprus International University; Study Chair: Baran Yosmaoglu, Professor, Başkent University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): March 20, 2019
• Primary Completion (Actual): June 27, 2019
• Study Completion (Actual): June 27, 2019

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 4, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): March 5, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): August 2, 2023
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 31, 2023
• Last Verified: July 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Muscle Strength; Scapular Dyskinesis; Muscle Endurance; Pilates Exercises
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Movement Disorders; Dyskinesias
• Other Study ID Numbers: 044-339

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No