Scapular Stabilization vs Functional Exercises on Chronic Neck Pain

Sponsor

Riphah International University (Other)

Overall Status

Recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT06049316

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

Arms

Anticipated Duration (Months)

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This project is a Randomized clinical trial, will be conducted to check the comparative effects of scapular stabilization versus scapular functional exercises in patients with chronic neck pain so that we can have best treatment option for patients with chronic neck pain. Study duration will be of 8 months, convenient sampling will be done, subject following eligibility criteria from Amina Physical therapy and rehab Centre Lahore, will be randomly allocated in two groups, baseline assessment will be done, Group A participants will be given baseline treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises, Group B participants will be given baseline treatment along with scapular functional exercises. Assessment will be done in 4th week and 8th week via, Visual analogue scale for neck pain, Function of neck will be assessed by Neck disability index and inclinometer measurements of cervical ranges,3 sessions per week will be given, data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 21.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Neck Pain	Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular functional exercises	N/A

Detailed Description

In recent years musculoskeletal related problems are the leading cause of discomfort in people worldwide. Chronic neck pain is among the most commonly reported problems to physicians. Even before reporting to clinics there is long history of using over the counter pain killers. For the duration of rehabilitation in patients who are suffering from chronic neck pain, exercising has been considered one of the maximum proof-based modalities. Rehabilitation exercises that aim to return functionality of the scapular muscles are deemed necessary to render a successful result on chronic neck pain. In previous researches no one explains the specific treatment protocol in scapular exercises. The current study has compared the effects of scapular stabilization exercises and scapular functional exercises protocol and also compare which is more effective for chronic neck pain.

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Anticipated Enrollment :

42 participants

Allocation:

Randomized

Intervention Model:

Parallel Assignment

Masking:

Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Primary Purpose:

Treatment

Official Title:

Comparative Effects of Scapular Stabilization Versus Scapular Functional Exercises on Chronic Neck Pain.

Actual Study Start Date :

Sep 15, 2023

Anticipated Primary Completion Date :

Feb 15, 2024

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Mar 15, 2024

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Scapular Stabilization Exercises baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises	Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises In Scapular stabilization exercise, following treatment protocol will involve. In supine position, for the relaxation of body, patient will take a deep breath. In sitting position, patient will sit on the chair, placed both feet on the floor while bending knee at 90 degree. After this patient will raise his hand overhead with 90 degree flexion and elbow extension and also perform scapular retraction. (10 sec hold, 10 reps, 20 sec break). In quadrupled position with 120 degree flexion and shoulder abduction patient will lifted his hands. (10 sec hold, 10 reps, 20 sec break) TYI exercises will be administered T shape: Place both arms horizontal with thumbs up. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets) Y-shape: In prone lying place arms in 45 degree. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets) I-shape: In prone position patients will place his both arms overhead. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets). These above exercises will perform 3 times a week for eight weeks.
Active Comparator: Scapular Functional Exercises baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular functional exercises	Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular functional exercises In Scapular functional exercises, following treatment protocol will involve Press-up (in a chair). Push-up plus, Grade 1, in oblique position exercise will be performed with the support of a table. After progression perform this in horizontal plane. Lateral pull down Horizontal pull apart Prone flexion: in prone position on plinth. Both arms placed overhead, and then raise arms towards ceiling. Prone rows: in prone position, with elbow straight, slowly raise arms towards ceiling while bending the elbows. These all above exercises will perform by holding dumbbells in hands (20RM at first week, 10RM at last week) with 3 sets, 3 times a week for eight weeks.

Arm

Intervention/Treatment

Experimental: Scapular Stabilization Exercises

baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises

Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular stabilization exercises

In Scapular stabilization exercise, following treatment protocol will involve. In supine position, for the relaxation of body, patient will take a deep breath. In sitting position, patient will sit on the chair, placed both feet on the floor while bending knee at 90 degree. After this patient will raise his hand overhead with 90 degree flexion and elbow extension and also perform scapular retraction. (10 sec hold, 10 reps, 20 sec break). In quadrupled position with 120 degree flexion and shoulder abduction patient will lifted his hands. (10 sec hold, 10 reps, 20 sec break) TYI exercises will be administered T shape: Place both arms horizontal with thumbs up. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets) Y-shape: In prone lying place arms in 45 degree. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets) I-shape: In prone position patients will place his both arms overhead. (10 times, 5 sec hold, 3 sets). These above exercises will perform 3 times a week for eight weeks.

Active Comparator: Scapular Functional Exercises

baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular functional exercises

Other: baseline physical therapy treatment along with scapular functional exercises

In Scapular functional exercises, following treatment protocol will involve Press-up (in a chair). Push-up plus, Grade 1, in oblique position exercise will be performed with the support of a table. After progression perform this in horizontal plane. Lateral pull down Horizontal pull apart Prone flexion: in prone position on plinth. Both arms placed overhead, and then raise arms towards ceiling. Prone rows: in prone position, with elbow straight, slowly raise arms towards ceiling while bending the elbows. These all above exercises will perform by holding dumbbells in hands (20RM at first week, 10RM at last week) with 3 sets, 3 times a week for eight weeks.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

VAS [8th Week]
This VAS will be used in this study to measure Pain. Patients will be instructed to assess the severity of neck pain experienced last week on a 0-10 cm horizontal line (0 = painless and 10 = worst pain imaginable).
NDI [8th Week]
NDI will be used to measure function of neck. Neck disability index is the first tool to measure the self-reported disability in patients with neck pain. Total score of NDI is 50 and ranges are defined on the level of disability.
Inclinometer [8th Week]
Cervical spine range of motion will be assessed by inclinometer. It consists of a circular, fluid-filled disk with a bubble that indicates the number of degrees on the scale of protractor. Bubble inclinometer showed good intrarater and interrater reliability with intraclass Correlation Coefficient

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients of both genders.(18-35 years of age)
Patients having chronic neck pain(>3 months duration)
Patient with restricted ROM of cervical.
VAS≥4(16)
NDI ≥10

Exclusion Criteria:

History of whiplash injury(11).
History of Head, Neck, cervical spine and shoulder injury.
History of cervical radiculopathy
History of malignancy, scoliosis, torticollis
Diagnosed cases of disc prolapse, stenosis, herniation, spondylolisthesis, osteoporosis, and those with current use of any medication or physical therapy treatment were excluded.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	Amina Physical Therapy and Rehab Centre, Lahore, Pakistan	Lahore	Punjab	Pakistan	54000

Sponsors and Collaborators

Riphah International University

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Syed Shakil ur Rehman, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
Principal Investigator: Noor Ul Huda, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan