Impact of adding scapular stabilization to postural correctional exercises on symptomatic forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial.
Alshaymaa S Abd El-Azeim, Amira G Mahmoud, Marwa T Mohamed...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35673945Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 35Years
FEMALE
ID06817135
Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise on Breastfeeding Women with Non-specific Neck Pain
Led by Saadyya Ahmed Abdalhamed Aladawi · Updated on 2025-02-12
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether scapular stabilization exercises can help breastfeeding women who experience non-specific neck pain. This study explores the effect of these exercises on reducing neck pain, improving cervical range of motion, and decreasing neck disability. The study focuses on mothers who breastfeed infants up to six months old and who have moderate neck pain and functional limitations. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group receiving standard physical therapy including muscle energy technique and ergonomic advice for breastfeeding, and an experimental group that receives the same standard therapy plus specific scapular stabilization exercises using a Thera-Band. These exercises target the lower and middle trapezius muscles to improve shoulder blade movement while minimizing upper trapezius activity. Therapy is conducted over a four-week period. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed at the beginning and after four weeks of treatment. Measurements include functional neck disability, neck pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and cervical range of motion. The study involves a single-blind design and tracks changes in these outcomes to determine the potential benefits of scapular stabilization exercises for this population.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercise on Breastfeeding Women with Non-specific Neck Pain
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 35Years
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Exclusive breastfeeding mothers with infants up to 6 months old
- Use of the bilateral cradle position when nursing
- Mechanical neck pain
- Body mass index below 30 kg/m²
- Moderate neck pain intensity between 3 and 7 on the visual analogue scale
- Neck Disability Index scores between 10 and 40 out of 50
You will not qualify if you...
- Mothers with preterm or low-birth-weight babies
- Pregnant women
- Mothers with postpartum complications
- Presence of inflammation, infection, severe degeneration, congenital deformity, or trauma
- Sensory abnormalities or positive motor reflex
- Diagnosis of cancer, metabolic, or systemic diseases
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive a physical therapy program including muscle energy technique and advice about breastfeeding ergonomics. The experimental group also performs scapular stabilization exercises.
Weekly visits for 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Physical Therapy/ Cairo University
Giza, Dokki, Egypt, 12613
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Research Team
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Saadyya A. Abdalhamed Aladawi, Asst Lect
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Dr.Afaf M. Mahmoud Botla, Asst. Prof
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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