Scapular movement training x conventional exercises for individuals with shoulder pain: randomized controlled trial

• Grant number: 18/04911-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Effective date (Start): December 01, 2018
• Effective date (End): July 31, 2021
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Principal Investigator: Paula Rezende Camargo
• Grantee: Danilo Harudy Kamonseki
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated scholarship(s): 19/07689-0 - Improving Shoulder Health for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury through an Ergonomic Wheelchair, BE.EP.DR

Abstract

Interventions focused on the scapula have been frequently used to treat shoulder pain. However, most studies do not assess the contribution of scapular movement alteration for the symptoms. Objectives: To compare the effects of two interventions for shoulder pain: scapular movement training and conventional exercises. Methods: This is a blinded randomized controlled trial. Sixty-four subjects with shoulder pain, scapular dyskinesis and positive scapular assistance test will be randomized in two groups: 1) scapular movement training, and 2) conventional exercises. The group 1 will receive orientation about proper scapular position and movement, and will be trained to modify the scapular movement pattern. The group 2 will perform scapulothoracic stretching and strengthening exercises. Both groups will be treated twice a week for eight weeks. The following outcomes will be collected at baseline and follow-up: scapular kinematics, electromyographic muscle activity of the upper, middle and lower trapezius, and serratus anterior, as well as pain intensity, function, and fear avoidance beliefs. Also, pain intensity, function, and fear avoidance beliefs will be assessed at fourth week of follow-up after the end of treatment's period. The data distribution will be analyzed with Shapiro-Wilk Test. The between group differences will be calculated using linear mixed models by group versus time interaction terms. The Cohen's d will be calculated to analyze the between-group effect sizes for all outcomes. The significance level will be considered at 5%. (AU)

Scientific publications

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KAMONSEKI, DANILO HARUDY; HAIK, MELINA NEVOEIRO; CAMARGO, PAULA REZENDE. Scapular movement training versus standardized exercises for individuals with chronic shoulder pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, v. 25, n. 2, p. 221-229, MAR-APR 2021. (18/04911-1, 18/07571-7)

KAMONSEKI, DANILO HARUDY; HAIK, MELINA NEVOEIRO; RIBEIRO, LARISSA PECHINCHA; DE ALMEIDA, RAFAELA FIRMINO; DE ALMEIDA, LUCAS ARAUJO; FONSECA, CARLOS LUQUES; CAMARGO, PAULA REZENDE. easurement properties of the Brazilian versions of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia in individuals with shoulder pai. PLoS One, v. 16, n. 12, DEC 1 2021. (18/04911-1)

KAMONSEKI, DANILO HARUDY; POTT-JUNIOR, HENRIQUE; HAIK, MELINA NEVOEIRO; DE ALMEIDA, LUCAS ARAUJO; CAMARGO, PAULA REZENDE. Pain-related fear phenotypes are associated with function of the upper limbs in individuals with shoulder pain. MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE, v. 55, OCT 2021. (18/04911-1)