Comparative Effects of Pendulum Exercise and Serratus Punch Exercises on Rotator Cuff Pain in Badminton Players

NCT ID: NCT06697015

Last Updated: 2025-01-13

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 36 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-04-24
• Study Completion Date: 2025-01-30

Brief Summary

This study will compare the effects of two exercise interventions, pendulum exercises and serratus punches, on rotator cuff pain and injury in badminton players. Using a randomized clinical trial with participants from local clubs, the research will evaluate pain levels, range of motion, and shoulder function after a set period of regular, supervised exercises. The results aim to provide evidence-based insights for effective rehabilitation programs tailored to badminton athletes, supporting better recovery and injury prevention.

Detailed Description

Rotator cuff pain and disability is typical among badminton players because of the dull movements associated with the game. These wounds can prompt critical torment and practical limits, influencing the players' exhibition and prosperity. The focal point of this exploration project is to think about the impacts of two different activity mediations, pendulum activities and serratus punch works, on rotator sleeve agony and injury in badminton players. Understanding the similar adequacy of these activities will contribute essential knowledge to improving designated restoration programs for badminton competitors, further developing their recuperation results and forestalling future wounds.

This exploration will utilize a randomized clinical preliminary plan to research the similar impacts of pendulum activities and serratus punch practices on rotator sleeve agony and injury in badminton players. Members will be selected from neighborhood badminton clubs, and consideration measures will include people with an analyzed or self-revealed history of rotator sleeve torment. The chosen members will be arbitrarily allotted to the pendulum or the serratus punch practice bunch. The mediation time frame will traverse a predefined span, during which members will routinely participate in their doled-out practice. Result estimates will incorporate torment levels, scope of movement, and practical appraisals of the rotator sleeve. Factual examinations will be directed to consider the viability of the two activity mediations and their effect on rotator sleeve agony and injury in badminton players. The consequences of this study are to illuminate proof-based restoration systems customized explicitly for the badminton populace, adding to the enhancement of player well-being and execution.

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Pendulum Exercises

Eighteen participants will perform pendulum exercises, which involve gently swinging the arm to relax shoulder muscles and improve mobility. This low-impact exercise is intended to alleviate tension and increase circulation in the rotator cuff, making it ideal for early-stage shoulder rehabilitation.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pendulum Exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

In this group, 18 participants will perform pendulum exercises, which involve leaning forward and allowing the affected arm to hang down, swinging it gently in small circular or side-to-side motions. This exercise is designed to enhance shoulder mobility and promote relaxation of the rotator cuff muscles without straining the shoulder joint. The pendulum movement helps improve circulation and relieve tension in the shoulder area, making it a suitable intervention for individuals experiencing rotator cuff pain.

Serratus Punch Exercises

Eighteen participants will engage in serratus punch exercises, extending the arm in a controlled punching motion to strengthen the serratus anterior muscle. This exercise promotes shoulder stability and supports rotator cuff function, aiming to reduce pain and improve shoulder control.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Serratus Punch Exercises

Intervention Type: OTHER

In this group, 18 participants will engage in serratus punch exercises, focusing on strengthening the serratus anterior muscle. Participants will perform a punching motion by extending the arm forward while maintaining shoulder stability. This exercise activates the shoulder muscles to enhance scapular control, supporting the rotator cuff and improving overall shoulder function. The goal is to build strength in the stabilizing muscles, which can help alleviate pain and enhance mobility in participants suffering from rotator cuff issues.

Interventions

Pendulum Exercises

In this group, 18 participants will perform pendulum exercises, which involve leaning forward and allowing the affected arm to hang down, swinging it gently in small circular or side-to-side motions. This exercise is designed to enhance shoulder mobility and promote relaxation of the rotator cuff muscles without straining the shoulder joint. The pendulum movement helps improve circulation and relieve tension in the shoulder area, making it a suitable intervention for individuals experiencing rotator cuff pain.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Serratus Punch Exercises

In this group, 18 participants will engage in serratus punch exercises, focusing on strengthening the serratus anterior muscle. Participants will perform a punching motion by extending the arm forward while maintaining shoulder stability. This exercise activates the shoulder muscles to enhance scapular control, supporting the rotator cuff and improving overall shoulder function. The goal is to build strength in the stabilizing muscles, which can help alleviate pain and enhance mobility in participants suffering from rotator cuff issues.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Badminton players aged 15 to 30 years.
• Individuals with self-reported rotator cuff pain or discomfort
• Clinically diagnosed rotator cuff pain or discomfort.
• Individuals with Rotator Cuff Injury.

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous shoulder surgeries or fractures.
• Chronic shoulder conditions unrelated to rotator cuff issues.
• Inability to perform the prescribed exercises due to other musculoskeletal or medical conditions.
• Patients with shoulder dislocation.
• Patients with swelling on shoulder.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Wafa Abid, DPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

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Other Identifiers

REC/RCR&AHS/24/0430

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id