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Effects of Scapulothoracic Stabilization Exercises in Violinists

2 november 2026 bijgewerkt door: Fatih ÖZYURT, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Effects of Scapulothoracic Stabilization Exercises on Clinical Outcomes and Occupational Performance in Violinists: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to investigate the effects of scapulothoracic stabilization exercises on pain, muscle strength, upper extremity function, and occupational performance in individuals who play the violin. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group or an experimental group. Both groups will perform a home-based exercise program for 6 weeks, three days per week. The experimental group will additionally perform scapulothoracic stabilization exercises targeting the muscles around the shoulder blade. Pain, upper extremity function, scapular movement, muscle strength, and violin performance will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Werving

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

18

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Locaties

    • Center
      • Kırşehir, Center, Turkije (Türkiye), 40100
        • Werving
        • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
        • Contact:
          • Caner Karartı, Principal Investigator, PhD
          • Telefoonnummer: +90 553 223 50 30
          • E-mail: fzt.caner.92@gmail.com

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

18 jaar tot 40 jaar (Volwassen)

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Ja

Geslachten die in aanmerking komen voor studie

Allemaal

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

Be between 18 and 40 years of age. Be actively playing the violin at least 3 days per week. Have been playing the violin for at least 1 year. Voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

A history of surgery involving the shoulder, neck, or upper extremity. A history of neurological disease, such as peripheral nerve injury or cervical radiculopathy.

A diagnosis of a rheumatological disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. A history of acute trauma within the previous 6 months. Currently participating regularly in a physiotherapy or rehabilitation program. Having a systemic disease that prevents participation in exercise. Being unable to adhere to the exercise program during the study period.

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Enkel

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Actieve vergelijker: Control Group

Participants in the control group will perform a home-based exercise program consisting of postural correction and flexibility exercises for 6 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The program will include scapular retraction, chin tuck, stretching exercises for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis minor muscles, posterior capsule stretching, pendulum exercises, and shoulder circumduction exercises.

Participants will perform a home-based exercise program consisting of postural correction and flexibility exercises for 6 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The program will include isometric scapular retraction exercises and chin tuck exercises, each performed for 5 seconds and 10 repetitions. Stretching exercises targeting the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis minor muscles, as well as posterior capsule stretching, will be performed for 20-30 seconds and 3 repetitions. Pendulum exercises will be performed for 1-2 minutes, and shoulder circumduction exercises will be performed for 10 repetitions.

Experimenteel: Scapulothoracic Stabilization Exercise Group

Participants in the experimental group will perform the same exercise program as the control group, with the addition of scapulothoracic stabilization exercises targeting the serratus anterior, upper, middle, and lower trapezius, rhomboid, and latissimus dorsi muscles. These strengthening exercises will be performed using resistance bands, with 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Exercise intensity will be adjusted according to the participants' perceived level of difficulty. The intervention will be performed for 6 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes.

Participants will perform a home-based exercise program consisting of postural correction and flexibility exercises for 6 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The program will include isometric scapular retraction exercises and chin tuck exercises, each performed for 5 seconds and 10 repetitions. Stretching exercises targeting the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis minor muscles, as well as posterior capsule stretching, will be performed for 20-30 seconds and 3 repetitions. Pendulum exercises will be performed for 1-2 minutes, and shoulder circumduction exercises will be performed for 10 repetitions.

Participants will perform the same postural correction and flexibility exercise program as the control group, with the addition of scapulothoracic stabilization strengthening exercises. The exercises will target the serratus anterior, upper, middle, and lower trapezius, rhomboid, and latissimus dorsi muscles. The strengthening exercises will be performed using resistance bands, with 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Exercise intensity will be adjusted according to the participant's perceived level of difficulty. The intervention will be performed for 6 weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes, under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Pain intensity
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Pain intensity at rest, during activity, and at night will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.

Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Upper extremity functional performance
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Upper extremity functional performance will be assessed using the 6-Minute Pegboard Test. The number of pins placed during the test period will be recorded as the performance measure, with higher values indicating better functional performance.

Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Muscle strength
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Muscle strength of the shoulder, neck, elbow, and wrist will be objectively assessed using a Kinvent dynamometer. Shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation; bilateral neck lateral flexion; elbow flexion and extension; wrist flexion and extension; and handgrip strength will be measured in Newtons.

Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Scapular dyskinesis
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Scapular position will be assessed by measuring the distances between predefined anatomical landmarks, including the T2 spinous process and superior angle of the scapula, the T4 spinous process and midpoint of the medial border of the scapula, and the T7 spinous process and inferior angle of the scapula.

Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Violin performance
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Occupational performance related to violin playing will be assessed using rating scales evaluating technical accuracy and intonation. Higher scores will indicate better performance.

Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Werkelijk)

2 november 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 januari 2027

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 februari 2027

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

27 oktober 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

27 oktober 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

2 november 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

3 november 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

2 november 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 november 2026

Meer informatie

Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie

Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • 2026-10/158

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