Shoulder and Scapular Function Before and After a Scapular Therapeutic Exercise Program for Chronic Shoulder Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis: A Pre–Post Single-Group Study
Ana S. C. Melo, Ana L. Soares, Catarina Castro, Ricardo Matias, Eduardo B. Cruz, J. Paulo Vilas-Boas, Andreia S. P. Sousa
TL;DR
This study shows that an 8-week scapular exercise program reduces chronic shoulder pain and improves scapular function in participants.
Contribution
The study provides pre–post evidence of functional and self-reported improvements from a personalized scapular exercise program.
Findings
Shoulder pain and pain catastrophizing significantly decreased after the intervention.
Scapular winging and movement quality improved, along with changes in muscle activity and stiffness.
Participants reported favorable self-perception of change following the program.
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Scapular adaptations have been associated with shoulder pain. However, conflicting findings have been reported after scapular-focused interventions. The present study aims to evaluate scapula-related outcomes before and after a scapular therapeutic exercise program. Methods: Eighteen adult volunteers with chronic shoulder pain participated in an 8-week scapular therapeutic exercise program that was personalized according to their pain condition and the presence of scapular dyskinesis. This program included preparation and warm-up, scapular neuromotor control, and strengthening and stretching exercises. Both self-reported (shoulder pain and function, psychosocial factors, and self-impression of change) and performance-based outcomes (scapular muscular stiffness and activity level, tridimensional motion, rhythm, and movement quality, measured while participants…
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Taxonomy
TopicsShoulder Injury and Treatment · Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation